EASTEN EMPIRES Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the Dynastic Cycle?
The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
A political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the Emperor of China.
What is a Golden Age?
A period of great cultural, artistic, and economic achievement.
What is Bureaucracy?
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
What is Gunpowder?
An explosive mixture used in weapons and fireworks.
What is the Compass?
A navigational instrument that shows direction relative to the Earth’s magnetic poles.
What is Printing?
The process of reproducing text and images, typically with ink on paper.
What are Sails?
Fabric used to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship.
What is the Civil Service Exam?
A test used to select candidates for the state bureaucracy in China.
What is Footbinding?
The practice of tightly binding the feet of young girls to prevent further growth.
Who are Confucian Scholars?
Educated individuals who study and promote the teachings of Confucius.
What is Shinto?
The traditional religion of Japan, focusing on ritual practices to connect with kami.
What is Kami?
Spiritual beings or gods in Shinto belief.
What is Feudalism?
A social system in which land was owned by lords who allowed vassals to use it in exchange for military service.
Who is a Shogun?
A military leader in Japan who held power on behalf of the emperor.
Who is a Daimyo?
A powerful Japanese feudal lord who controlled land and had vassals.
Who are Samurai?
Warriors in feudal Japan who followed the code of Bushido.
What is Bushido?
The code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai.
What is Edo?
The former name of Tokyo, which was the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate.
What is Zen Buddhism?
A school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and intuition.
Who was Genghis Khan?
The founder of the Mongol Empire, known for uniting the Mongol tribes.
Who was Kublai Khan?
The grandson of Genghis Khan and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China.
What is Pax Mongolica?
A period of peace and stability across the Mongol Empire that facilitated trade.
What is a Steppe?
A large area of flat unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
