9.5 Post Classical Era Part II

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Song Dynasty

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Chinese dynasty from 960 to 1279; known for its artistic achievements

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Tang Dynasty

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Dynasty that succeeded the Sui in 618 C.E.; more stable than previous dynasty. Known for its Golden Age achievements along with the Han and Song.

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Mongol Empire

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Largest land empire in the history of the world, spanning from Eastern Europe across Asia.

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Genghis Khan

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United the Mongol clans and founded the Mongol Empire.

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Marco Polo

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Venetian traveler who used the Silk Roads to explore Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). Wrote about his travels to Central Asia and China.

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Pax Mongolia

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Peace of Mongolia. A golden age under the rule of the Mongols.

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Shinto

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Religion native to Japan that emphasizes worship of nature spirits and ancestors

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Japanese Feudalism

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A system of government splits power between shoguns and emperors

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Shogun

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A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name

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Samurai

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Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for land.