The spread of Confucianism and Buddhism are examples of cultural diffusion.

The Silk Road stretched from China to _______________________________________.

What country is represented by the letter "A"?

What is represented by the letter "B"?

Letters "C" and "F" on the map represent what place?

What is represented by the letter "D"?

The Mongols invented the idea of a postal service.

Japan was ruled for many years by _____________________________.

A group of islands is known as a(n) __________

Which East Asian religion focuses on achieving Nirvana (enlightenment) through meditation and ridding oneself of worldly possessions ?

What religion believes in the concept that what one's job on earth is just as important as the afterlife?

Art, such as the painting above and writing poetry (Haiku), best reflect which East Asian cultural belief?

What belief system reflects a strong East Asian respect for ancestors and elders?

Throughout history, cultural diffusion to East Asia was mainly driven by which factor?

What other physical barrier besides the mountains did the Silk Route traders have to overcome?

According to the map, the northern boundary of the Qin Dynasty was marked by which man-made feature?

Ancient Chinese philosophy based on viewing yourself as part of nature and that there is a balance between good and bad. Hint: the symbol of this philosophy is the Yin Yang

People in China mainly settled around this area.

What are the achievements of Medieval China?

What was Japan's main religion?

VOCAB -- TERM THAT MEANS A POWERFUL LAND-OWNING WARRIOR IN JAPAN

VOCAB -- TERM THAT MEANS A MILITARY RULER WHO RULED JAPAN IN EARLY TIMES

VOCAB -- TERM THAT MEANS A GROUP OF ISLANDS

Which barrier of China is not a natural barrier?

What is the man-made waterway connecting north and south China?

What is porcelain?

Mongol warrior, unified the Mongols into an empire

Mongol Ruler of the Yuan Dynasty which conquered China

What is the main teaching of Buddhism?

Describe the Chinese Civil Service Exams

Which Chinese invention helped increase education?

Which Chinese invention allowed for the production of steel?

What is essential for population to grow?

What is a major river in China?

What is a major river in China?

What is significant about the Gobi Desert?

How did the Gobi Desert impact the people of Ancient China?

Where did Chinese civilizations first form?

What form's China's Southern border?

How would you describe the reign of Genghis Khan

Controlling the _____________ meant controlling the economy of Asia.

Describe the Chinese Civil Service Exams

The Tang Dynasty improved China by: (choose all that apply [3])

The Song Dynasty improved China by: (Choose all that apply [2])

Buddhism was brought to China by:

The test used to put people in government jobs is known as the

Some technological advancements made under the Tang and Song Dynasties are: (choose all that apply)

China traded all of the following items for other goods except:

Nomadic group of herders who lived on the steppes North of China were known as the

China gained its greatest wealth and power under the rule of this Mongol.

Which Dynasty ruled after the Yuan Dynasty?

This city was built by the Ming Dynasty for the emperor and his family. (Choose all that apply)

This Chinese Muslim explorer went on several trips to show China's power and trade with other countries

This is the vast grassland that stretches across Northern Asia

The ___________________ was largely key to the Mongols success. It provided transportation and food

True/False The Mongols rarely imposed thier beliefs or way of life on people the conquered. While ferocious in war, they were quire tolerant in peace.

Kublai Khan etablished a new dyansty when he ruled over China. He called this dyansty the _____________

After conquering China, Kublai Khan tried to extend his rule by attacking which modern day country?

________________ was allegedly the most famous European to viists China during years of Mongolian rule.

Genghis Khan promoted people based on ___________

Where was the home of the Mongols in relation to China?

Which phrase best describes the Mongols view of the religious practices of their subjects?

Which territory did the Mongols fail to capture due to a typhoon, that was later deemed by the locals to be a divine wind?

The Constitution of Prince Shotoku stated the importance of harmony, or getting along with each other. This idea is similar to ideas in ________.

When Japan became a military society, groups of people had power. Which of these groups had the LOWEST power?

When Japan became a military society, groups of people had power. Who had the HIGHEST power?

The Constitution of Prince Shotoku stated that the government was more important than the individual. This idea is similar to ideas in ________.

Why do followers of Shintoism perform rituals?

How is Shintoism similar to animism?

Look at the map. What is indicated by the "2" on the map?

Look at the map. What body of water is indicated by the "3" on the map?

Look at the map. What is indicated by the "4" on the map?

Who introduced the Chinese writing system to Japan?

Who introduced Buddhism to Japan?

Which is NOT true about Zen Buddhism?

What was the purpose of a Zen garden?

Who was at the top of Japan's social pyramid even though he was not really in charge?

Who had the real power in Japan's social pyramid?

Bushido is

Why was Zen Buddhism important to the samurai warriors?

Japanese paintings often focused on