East Asia Exam Review

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The term used to describe the 4 main islands of Japan

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Archipelago

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An examination for recruitment and selection into the Bureaucracy (government positions)

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Civil Service Exam

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One of the first powerful clans founded in the 400’s in Japan.

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Yamato

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Founded by Kublai Khan, after conquering all of China.

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Yuan Dynasty

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A ruling Dynasty during the Golden Age of China known for its achievements in arts, science, and technology

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Song

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The Grandson of Genghis Khan and ruler of the Yuan Dynasty

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Kublai Khan

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A system in which the advancement is based on an individuals ability or achievements (Merit)

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Meritocracy

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China used the _______ in order to recruit for its Government bureaucracy

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Civil Service Exam

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One of the only east Asian regions NOT conquered by the Mongols although they tried twice and failed was...

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Japan

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Who was the venetian writer and traveler who lived in the Yuan Dynasty and later wrote a book about the luxurious palaces in China, inspiring others?

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Marco Polo