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Tale of Two Countries (Mongolia and China)
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Much Ado About Japan
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What is the Mandate of of Heaven? What purpose did it serve?
The Mandate of Heaven is divine approval to rule. To justify overthrowing an emperor or dynasty, rulers would say that the previous emperor had upset the mandate, or did something wrong that upset the heavens. That ruler would then have the right to ascend to the throne
100
True or False: The wife of Justinian was a named Minerva?
False! Her name was Theodora
100
True or false-Japan once had a boy for it's leader?
True
100
Which of these is not a name for Chandragupta Maurya's advisor? = Kautilya =Takshahila =Chanakya =Vishnugupta
Takshahila
100
Who did Barry Goldberg dance with towards the end of the Darryl Dawkins dance? *Evie *Yanni *Erica *Laney *Beverly
Laney
200
What was the name of the merchant/traveller who stayed and advised Kublai Khan?
Marco Polo
200
If Rome did fall name some of the reasons it did...
Could have said... -Rise of christianity - Lazy Soldiers -Political deaths -Invasions from the north -Social Structure collapsing and more!!
200
The Code Samurai follow is a)bushido b)shogun c)Hongwu d)Zen e)Tian
Bushido
200
Which emperor brought India into a golden age when he integrated his buddhist views into his politics?
Asoka
200
Who was Nike in Greek Mythology?
the goddess of victory
300
Why did China grow so much during the Song Dynasty?
-Economic Revolution(population boom, commercialism, iron and steel, textiles and silk, paper money) Technology (rice cultivation, movable type, shipbuilding/compass, gunpowder, scientific and technical experimentation) Cities (temples/religious life, concentration, communication) Confucianism (examination system, three perfections, neo confucianism) Outside world (Northern Rivals, International Trade)
300
Which of these is not an achievement of Rome? a)created first highways b)fathers of the Latin Language c)spread of Greek culture (math, philosophy etc) d)developed the Dome e) the Hippodrome f) a set of laws
e) the Hippodrome, this was located in Byzantine!
300
Name two ways Japan isolated itself
-banned christianity -banned foreign travel -limited trading with outside nations -would not adapt to new ages -had crazy trade requirements and more
300
Who Was Aurangzeb?
Is known as a brutal tyrant, -was not afraid to jail anyone who got in his way -made high taxes to pay for a strong army -People did not like him -he had no religious tolerance, you had to be muslim -died of natural causes
300
What ethnicity is credited to the creation of lacrosse?
Native Americans
400
Was the Great Wall beneficial for China? Why or why not?
yes +it provided protection from outside forces +shrank tribute necessary for protection from other nations +trade routes were safer +showed emperor working to protect his people No -many men died during construction -seperated families -lead to illness from bad conditions -reduced crop production along with trade in general because artisans and farmers were bust building -weakened economy -people were mad and didn't trust the government
400
Describe Christianity throughout the years in Rome..
1) christians were persevuted because they were going against the emperor's pagan beliefs hence going against their empire. 2) Christianity gains popularity because people were curious as to why so many people chose to follow it when it meant they were to become a martyr 3) Constantine has a vision which told him to put the cross on his soldiers shields 4) Constantine is victorious! He makes Christianity the official language of his empire
400
Name one example of Japan's beliefs being around today
Could Have Said.. -man commits seppuku after being asked to step down -won't rent to americans
400
Who wrote the rulers guide and what was it's name?
Chanakya wrote the Arthasastra
400
On the tv show The Love Boat who's daughter is Vicki? -Ace -Doc -Gopher -Captain Stubbing -Isaac -Julie
Captain Stubbing
500
Make an argument as to why or why not the mongols were civilized...
yes -trained army for protection (priests and physicians were exempt) -military strategy -tolerant of religions - moral codes (honest and faithful) -Kublai Khan made a legal system -postal services -military tech (use of silk shirts) -canals No -used prisoners as first line -would not respect slain enemies bodies -would kill almost everybody in a village -if one man in a section of the army, then everyone would be put to death who was responsible for him
500
Make an argument as to why Rome fell or shifted with evidence....
Fell -different way of government -churches had differences -different currrency -different social structure Shifted -same code of laws (roman code inetgrated into Justinian code) -architecture -education -tyranny -entertainment and more
500
Describe what the Samurais' code/duty was..
Can vary -loyal soldiers -do not fear death -awarness of surroundings -bravery, loyalty
500
Describe Babur
Overall concept-He was a strong and logical leader -Is known for being a great conquerer -descendant of Khan -12 yrs old when he first got land, later lost it -His son as well as himself fell sick-he died and the son survived -good ruler who brought together art and culture
500
What Languages are spoken in Belgium?
Dutch, German and French