Japanese and European feudalism Flashcards
1
Q
What two countries influenced Japan
A
China and Korea
2
Q
How does the Dynastic cycle work (Tang and Sung)
A
- Mandate of heaven
- Tang lost mandate
- Sung claimed mandate and led them to a golden age
3
Q
How were women at a disadvantage
A
- Walk ten steps behind men
- Footbinding
4
Q
What caused the decline of the Sung Empire
A
- Invasions by mongols
- Military weakness
- Corruption of government
5
Q
Genghiz Khan
A
- Ruthless ruler of Mongols
6
Q
What kind of fighters were the Mongols?
A
- Smart
- Ruthless
- Tactile
- Blood-thirsty
7
Q
What kind of rulers were the Mongols?
A
- Smart
- Ruthless
- Tactile
- Blood-thirsty
8
Q
What parts of the globe were in the Mongol Empire?
A
- Central Asia
- Southwest Asia
- China
- Russia
- Europe
9
Q
How did Mongols play a significant role in Russian history
A
- Absolute power of Mongols started in Russia
- Model for later rulers
- Was very isolated
- Advanced in art and science
10
Q
What advantages did Kublai Khan bring to China?
A
- Increase in trade
- Paper money
11
Q
What affects did Mongols have on China?
A
- No effects
- Barbarians
12
Q
What caused the decline of the Mongol Empire?
A
- Fight over who would take over
- Corruption
- High taxes
- Drought
- Flood and famine
13
Q
Causes of the Crusade
A
- Desire to free the Holy Land
- Desire to win wealth and land
- Search for adventure
- Europeans desire to escape home trouble
14
Q
Effects of the Crusade
A
- Bitter legacy of religious hatred
- Increase in trade
- Growth in economy
- Rise of Pope’s power
- Increased power of feudal monarch
- Increased travel
- Wider world views
15
Q
Similarities between Japan and Europe
A
- Similar lands E. Manors J. Villages
- Both have honor codes E. Chivalry J. Bushido
- Both have a warrior class E. Knight J. Samurai
- Both kings and emperors are weak
- Land owning nobles
