Feudalism (Europe)
What is feudalism in your own words?
A system where people traded land and loyalty for protection and service.
Why did Japan’s location help protect it?
Being an island made invasions harder and provided natural protection.
Name China’s two major rivers.
Yellow River and the Yangtze River.
What was the Silk Road used for?
It was used to trade goods between China, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Where did the Mongols originally come from?
Central Asia (the Eurasian степpe / steppe region).
Put these in order: knight, king, peasant, lord.
King, lord, knight, peasant.
Why was fishing important in Japan?
Fishing was important because Japan is surrounded by water and has limited farmland.
How did the Sui Dynasty reunite China?
A northern emperor conquered the south and reunified China.
What spread along the Silk Road?
Ideas, religions, cultures, and technologies spread along with goods.
What type of lifestyle did most Mongols have?
They lived a nomadic lifestyle, moving with their animals.
What job did peasants have in feudal society?
Peasants farmed the land and produced food in exchange for protection.
What was the relationship between daimyo and samurai?
Daimyo owned land and samurai served and protected them.
Why was the Grand Canal important for trade?
It allowed goods to move between northern and southern China more easily.
How did the Tang Dynasty help trade?
They expanded and protected the Silk Road trade routes.
Who was Genghis Khan and what did he do?
He united the Mongol tribes and created a huge empire.
Why did stronger kings weaken feudalism?
Strong kings and national armies reduced the need for local lords to protect people.
Who was taught Bushido?
Bushido taught loyalty, honor, discipline, and respect.
How did the Grand Canal help emperors control China?
It helped emperors move troops and supplies to control the empire.
Why was the Tang Dynasty a golden age?
There were major advances in culture, technology, and economic growth.
How did Mongol conquests affect trade?
It made trade safer and more connected across Asia and Europe.
Why did new weapons make knights less important?
New weapons made heavily armored knights less important in warfare.
How is Bushido similar to the Code of Chivalry?
Both stressed loyalty, honor, and duty, even though they were in different cultures.
What caused the Sui Dynasty to collapse?
Expensive projects caused rebellions and unrest, leading to collapse.
How did the Silk Road connect different cultures?
It allowed different regions to exchange goods, ideas, and cultures.
How did the Mongol Empire affect the Silk Road?
They protected trade routes and helped connect East and West.