Japan, Mongols, China, Etc.

Question 0

Achievements of the Tang Dynasty

Answer 0

Successful trade by buildings canals, develop gunpowder, and wood block printing.

Question 1

Geography of Japan

Answer 1

Japan had a series of 4,000 mountainous islands (archipelago) and was surrounded by water.

Question 2

Achievements of the Ming Dynasty

Answer 2

To show how powerful China became. They distributed gold, silver, and scented oils. Gunpowder was developed as well as compass for navigation. Porcelain (FINE CHINA) also became world famous.

Question 3

Importance of the Magna Carta

Answer 3

Nobles forced King John to sign the Magna Carta to limit his rights which led to the Parliament.

Question 4

Similarities between Japanese & European feudalism

Answer 4

Europe and Japan had class systems. Nobles were at the top warriors followed, and then farmers and serfs.

Question 5

Code of Bushido

Answer 5

Thought of “the way of the warrior” . Samurais are supposed to act humble, brave, honorable, come second, have pride and dignity, and act intelligent and obedient.

Question 6

Filial piety

Answer 6

The generalization made by Confucius that respect for parents was above all other duties.

Question 7

Influence on Russia

Answer 7

Russia was isolated from other countries of Western Europe and didn’t learn about other ideas or inventions. They still had serfdoms afterwards.

Question 8

Importance of Genghis Khan

Answer 8

Wanted to bring new clans together to lead in conquests with Temujin. New technology was introduced such as the stirrup and tricks such as using dummies to make armies look bigger.

Question 9

Pax Mongolian

Answer 9

Mongol Peace (1200s - 1300s) which established stability and order throughout their empire and growth of trade and cultural diffusion because of the Silk Road.

Question 10

Importance of Marco Polo

Answer 10

Italian merchant who traveled to the court of Kublai Khan. He introduced Europeans to China.