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Series of trade routes stretching from China to the Mediterranean Sea
What is the Silk Road?
100
This man united the Mongol tribes and was the first great Mongolian leader.
Who is Genghis Khan?
100
Because Japan was a series of ____________, it was protected from enemies and developed a distinctive culture.
What is islands?
100
Term for a chain of islands.
What is an archipelago?
100
Series of rulers from the same family.
What is a dynasty?
200
This Mongol leader was able to conquer most of China and he became the first emperor.
Who is Kublai Khan?
200
Sought after trade item used to make fancy clothing.
What is silk?
200
Supreme military commander of Japan
What is the shogun?
200
The current capital of Japan.
What is Tokyo?
200
Japanese poetry; 5 - 7 - 5
What is a haiku?
300
Chinese trade item - you can drink it hot or cold.
What is tea?
300
The Tang Dynasty adopted the ideas of this Chinese philosopher to help bring peace and stability to China.
Who is Confucius?
300
Code of conduct followed by samurai warriors.
What is Bushido?
300
Social class of fierce Japanese warriors.
What is the samurai?
300
Highest mountain in Japan.
What is Mount Fuji?
400
During the Song Dynasty, the term for receiving a job based on your abilities.
What is the merit system?
400
Fierce warriors and skilled horsemen from central Asia.
Who are the mongols?
400
Powerful noble and warlord in feudal Japan.
What is a daimyo?
400
Economic/social system in which poor people are bound to the land of the wealthy people.
What is feudalism?
400
The bow of a samurai was this long.
What is 8 feet?
500
This innovation allowed the Chinese to produce more food which led to population growth.
What is a strain of rice that produces two crops a year?
500
This invention during the Golden Age of China helped spread knowledge.
What is the printing press?
500
During this period in Japanese history, it was a time of peace, stability, and a growth in the arts and culture.
What is Heian Period?
500
Capital city of Medieval Japan.
What is Kyoto?
500
Traditional Japanese dress for women.
What is a kimono?