Chinese Dynasties
After the collapse of the Han Dynasty, China devolved into Civil War and trade routes were abandoned. However, after the reunification under this dynasty, trade started again and Buddhism spread throughout China.
What is the Tang Dynasty?
The Song Dynasty created this still-used tool for navigation.
What is the magnetic compass?
This person at the top of the Japanese feudal pyramid had no real power but a supposed connection to the gods.
Who was the emperor?
The city that the Japanese aristocracy decided to move and create their own unique culture.
Heian
Huge hairy fish, unicorns, and dog-headed people were cited by this explorer as sights he saw on his travels to China.
Who was Marco Polo?
Many achievements, such as the invention of porcelain and agricultural achievements like the dragon's backbone pump, began in this dynasty and evolved or spread later on.
What is the Song Dynasty
This achievement involved thousands of characters made from wood, ceramic, clay, or bronze (depending upon the dynasty).
What is moveable type/woodblock printing?
The group of warriors adhered to the Bushido code of loyalty and honor.
Who are the Samurai
Name two forms of Japanese art created during the Heian period.
What are brush painting like the "Great Wave", woodblock printing, and calligraphy, Haiku poetry, and Noh theater?
The Forbidden City contained 9,999 rooms because one number more would be reserved only for a god was built by this dynasty.
Ming Dynasty
The mechanical clock of this dynasty could tell much more than just the time of day—it could also reveal the locations of the stars and phases of the moon.
What is the Song Dynasty?
The Great Wall of China was primarily built during this dynasty.
What is the Ming Dynasty?
A samurai would rarely break their code of honor or dishonor themselves or their family because they could only regain honor by performing a ritualistic suicide. Who was in charge of the samurai that would enforce this code?
Who is the Shogun
Religious text and central figure of Shintoism
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Just like this indigenous Japanese religion, Zen Buddhism took hold in Japan due to its emphasis on thought and action rather than a holy book.
What is Shintoism?
Mongol rule over China is referred to as this dynasty.
What is the Yuan Dynasty?
Ancient Taoists accidentally created this explosive substance as they sought an elixir for eternal life.
What is gunpowder?
Feudalism is always tied back to this.
What is owning land?
What are kami?
This person is most likely responsible for the initial spread of the Bubonic plague because he used diseased bodies in siege warfare.
Genghis Khan
Chinese porcelain became especially desirable during this dynasty, when blue dye was added to give it its now-characteristic look. It was made even more valuable by the fact that this dynasty had isolated themselves.
What is the Ming Dynasty?
Though the Mongols were known to be ruthless fighters, rule under Kublai Khan also allowed this major freedom for Chinese people.
What is freedom of religion / religious tolerance?
This European equivalent of samurai swore loyalty to a lord and helped protect land.
Who were knights?
The Prince that was heavily influenced by Buddhism from China and Korea.
Prince Shotoku
The naval exploration of this Chinese person led the Ming Dynasty to conclude that they were better off isolated from the world.
Who is Zheng He?