East Asian Empires

The original influence of East Asia was

• China

• Korea

• Japan

• Mongolia

Where did the Mongols originate?

• Southern India

• Asia Minor

• The Central Asian steppes

• China's Yellow River valley

Mongol society was traditionally made up of

• Travelling merchants and sailors

• Nomadic herders

• City Dwellers

• Farmers

Mongols lived in structures called

• Yurts

• Hogans

• Longhouses

• Adobes

From an early age, Mongols were trained in

• Swordsmanship

• Confucian philosophy

• Reading and writing

• Archery and horseback riding

The Mongol army controlled the largest land-based empire. As the army conquered cities,

• They only allowed 10% of the male population to survive.

• They showed mercy to those who surrendered but none to those who resisted and fought the army.

• They destroyed all cultural and social aspects of a society.

• They insisted on incorporating Mongolian culture into the present society.

The Mongol attitude toward the native religion of the people they conquered was

• To force all cultures to accept Shamanism.

• Acceptance of native religions.

• To eradicate all religion from every society.

• To force conquered people to blend their religion with Shamanism.

The Mongols used their military dominance of the region to facilitate the Pax Mongolica

• Giving the Russian tribes free passage and use of all Mongolian territory.

• Allowing European culture and religion to become embedded in Asia.

• By signing a peace treaty with all nations which promised that they would not invade.

• By allowing travelers safe passage through their empire, especially the Silk Road.

One of the main weaknesses of the Heian court originated with

• The disinterest in military organization, patrolling borders or internal policing.

• The over zealous manner in which the courtiers armed the military.

• The constant refortification of the capital city against the Mongolian invasions.

• The constant desire by nobles to try and win over the lower classes of society.

Originating out of a violent civil war, the shogunate was successful because they

• Promised regional security, made laws, collected taxes, and controlled the military.

• Joined forces with the Mongolian army.

• Held all local authorities responsible for tax collection and military defense.

• Gave gifts to peasants as a reward for fighting in the military.