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WorksheetsEast Asian Empires
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 59mins
Mongol soldiers were superb shoemen, having spent all their lives in the saddle.
TRUE
FALSE
Samurai lived according to a demanding code of behavior called
Bushido
samurai
Angkor Wat,
What dynasty lasted four and a half centuries, from 935 to 1392
Kaypar Dynasty
Koryu Dynasty
Young Dynasty
What is a large, flatland grass area that is often found in places like Mongolia in Eurasia?
river valley
steppe
peninsula
strait
A nomad that often herded domesticated animals was a(n):
retiarius
clan member
agriculturalist
pastoralist
What was the group called that often had members that claimed common ancestry in places like Mongolia?
pacts
alliances
guilds
clans
Nomads in Mongolia often traveled on:
horses
paved roads
wagons
boats
The unifier of Mongolia around 1200 A.D. named Temujin, later Genghis, took title of:
Caesar
Kaiser
Tsar
Khan
How many khanates was Mongolia divided into after Genghis Khan's death?
5
4
2
10
What did Mongols often do during their peaceful rule?
wipe out cities and regions
adopt and tolerate other cultures
expand their empire more
drive captured people into slavery
What was the period of peace that was around 100 years in Mongolia called?
Mongol Unification
Pax Romana
Pax Mongolica
Greco-Persian Peace
Which female ruler, known for her political acumen, briefly held the throne during the Tang Dynasty?
Wu Zhao
Who was the Mongol leader responsible for establishing the vast Mongol Empire in the 13th century?
Which grandson of Genghis Khan ruled over the Yuan Dynasty in China and attempted to conquer Japan?
The European explorer __________ is known for his travels to the court of Kublai Khan and his detailed accounts of East Asian civilizations.
Which religion, indigenous to Japan, centers around the veneration of kami (spirits or gods) and is closely tied to the cultural identity of the Japanese people?
The magnificent temple complex __________ is a symbol of Khmer architecture and Hindu-Buddhist fusion, located in present-day Cambodia.
The medieval Japanese code of honor and ethics followed by the samurai warriors is known as:
Which dynasty ruled over Korea for several centuries and played a crucial role in the cultural exchange between China and Korea?
Koryu Dynasty
The term "Pax Mongolica" refers to:
(Ch 12.2) Why were nomads and settled peoples sometimes in conflict?
Due to a lack of resources and the need for peaceful trade
Because settled peoples often invaded nomadic territories
The nomads were envious of the settled peoples' toughness
They were tempted by the rich land and relative wealth of townspeople
(Ch 12.2) Why was terror an important weapon for Genghis Khan?
To inspire fear and force enemy cities to surrender
To establish diplomatic alliances with other empires
To gain the support of local populations
To showcase his cruelty and gain notoriety
(Ch 12.2) What happened to the Mongol Empire in the years after Genghis Khan’s death?
The Mongols expanded their conquests, reaching as far as Venice and Vienna.
The Mongols divided their empire into four khanates.
The Mongols focused their attention on conquering Japan and Southeast Asia.
The Mongols established a single, centralized empire with a new capital in Persia.
(Ch 12.3) How did Kublai Khan treat his Chinese subjects?
Kublai Khan treated his Chinese subjects with equality, integrating them into Mongol society and government.
Kublai Khan embraced Chinese customs and laws, encouraging cultural exchange between the Mongols and the Chinese.
Kublai Khan maintained a strict separation between Mongols and Chinese, with most high government posts going to Mongols or foreigners.
Kublai Khan appointed only Chinese officials to high government offices, fostering unity and collaboration.
(Ch 12.3) How did Kublai Khan encourage trade during his reign?
By imposing strict trade restrictions on foreign merchants
By establishing trade monopolies for Chinese merchants
By creating a system of tolls and tariffs on the Silk Roads
By promoting the Mongol Peace, making Central Asian caravan routes safe for trade and travel, and inviting foreign merchants
(Ch 12.4) What impact did Chinese culture have on Japan?
Japanese adopted Chinese writing, artistic styles, and government models, but eventually severed all ties with China.
Japanese rejected all aspects of Chinese culture and maintained their traditional practices.
Chinese culture had minimal influence on Japan, as they were determined to preserve their unique identity.
Chinese culture had no impact on Japan, as the Japanese imperial court decided to discontinue formal missions to the Tang Empire.
(Ch 12.4) How did feudalism develop in Japan?
The Fujiwara family strengthened the central government
Private armies set up by landowners and clan chiefs contributed to the decline of central authority
Large landowners and clan chiefs formed a coalition to resist the central government
Armed soldiers on horseback, with the support of the central government unified the region
(Ch 12.5) What was the primary reason for the overthrow of the Koryu Dynasty in 1392?
Internal power struggle among the nobility
Economic instability caused by the civil service system
Social unrest due to the lack of hereditary positions
Mongol invasion and occupation
The chronological order of Chinese dynasties was
Han, Sui, Song, Tang
Han, Sui, Tang, Song
Sui, Tang, Han, Song
Sui, Song, Han, Tang
Which empire was responsible for the construction of the Great Wall of China?
Han Empire
Qin Empire
Ming Empire
Song Empire
Which empire was known for its civil service examination system?
Ottoman Empire
Chinese Empire
Roman Empire
Mongol Empire
Which empire was ruled by the Mongols and had the largest land empire in history?
Roman Empire
Ottoman Empire
British Empire
Mongol Empire
Which empire was known for its porcelain production and trade?
Roman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Chinese Empire
Incan Empire
Which empire was known for its strict social hierarchy and Confucianism?
Chinese Empire
Mongol Empire
Incan Empire
Roman Empire
Which empire was known for its invention of movable type printing?
Han Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Song Dynasty
What was a significant cultural impact of the Song dynasty?
Expansion of wealth and culture across East Asia
Introduction of democracy
Decline in trade
Isolation from neighboring countries
What was Genghis Khan known for in his treatment of enemies?
Kindness
Brutality
Diplomacy
Indifference
Which famous ruler did Marco Polo serve?
Julius Caesar
Kublai Khan
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charlemagne
How did Koreans respond to Chinese developments?
They completely adopted Chinese culture.
They ignored Chinese developments.
They were influenced but maintained their own culture.
They rejected all Chinese influences.
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 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.
Which of the following describes Japan geographically?
It has both mainland and island territory.
It is a chain of islands.
It is a landlocked country.
It is made up of one large island.
Korean culture was much influenced by the civilization of
Singapore
India
Nepal
China
Which of the following was not an influence on Japan from China and Korea?
Shintoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Writing
Which vocabulary word best fits the blank spot?
At the height of the ______________'s preeminence, loyalty to one's overlord and the ability to defend his property and status, became the pinnacle of honor.
Shogunate
Daimyos
Yurts
Samurai
Which vocabulary word best fits the blank spot?
During the Tokugawa _____________ period, strict class hierarchy placed the lords at the top, followed by the warriors, the farmers, artisans, and traders ranking below.
Samurai
Shogunate
Daimyos
Yurts
Steppe
What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal according to the text?
To serve as a tourist attraction
To make it easier to trade goods throughout the kingdom
To provide a home for aquatic life
To act as a boundary between different regions
Who was Empress Wu?
A poet from the Tang Dynasty
A ruler who favored Buddhism and allowed women to be rulers
A musician from the Tang Dynasty
A general in the Chinese army
What was one of the first items to be printed in China around 940 AD?
Maps
Books
Scrolls
Letters
What innovation did the Song Dynasty introduce that changed printing?
Paper money
Movable type
Printing blocks
Porcelain
During the Song Dynasty, what made it easier for merchants to do business?
More roads
Larger ships
Paper money
Faster horses
What did the Chinese use gunpowder for during the Song Dynasty?
Building walls
Cooking
Destroying enemy walls
Lighting homes
Trade along the Silk Road only resulted in the exchange of physical goods; it did not spread ideas or culture.
True
False
Which leader united the Mongol tribes and established the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Khan Noonien Singh
The Golden Khan
Which Mongol Khan conquered China, established the Yuan Dynasty, and twice failed to invade Japan?
Kuma
Monet
Kublai
Vincenzo
Which two statements describe how the Mongols ruled the people they conquered? (select the two correct answers)
they enslaved all adult inhabitants
they tolerated other religions
they allowed local leaders to govern
they killed all skilled craftsmen and warriors
Which nation greatly influenced the development of Japan and Korea?
Persia
China
Russia
Indonesia
Which period was a time of peace and cultural flourishing in Japan, especially within the emperor's court?
Khanate
Tokugawa
Yuan
Heian
How did feudalism affect the role of Japan's emperor?
it increased his authority over the people
he lost power and acted as a ceremonial figure
the emperor was replaced by a council of noble women
emperors began ruling from China
Who was the military dictator of Japan who held most of the real political power in feudal Japan?
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
This is the largest empire, its stretches from East Asia to Eastern Europe
Kievan Rus
Byzantine Empire
Abbasid Caliphate
Mongol Empire
For nearly 300 years, the Fujiwara family
served as the official court artists to the emperor of Japan.
were in charge of the entire banking system in Japan.
controlled Japan without actually being the official rulers.
were the Japanese royal family, from which all emperors came.
How did the Fujiwaras gain power in Japan?
They continued to win elections because they were very popular with the Japanese people.
They led an army to overthrow the rightful emperor so that they could rule in his place.
They were the advisors to the emperor and married their daughters into the royal family
This picture shows a modern woman dressed in the Heian style. Which statement is true?
Heian women gave themselves a masculine appearance in order to be fashionable.
Heian women prized a natural look, in which the makeup was not noticeable.
Heian women used white face powder to make themselves look very pale.
Heian women were interested in inner beauty and did not focus on their outward appearance.
How did Japan's location influence its history?
Japan dominated world trade.
Japan was open to multiple invasions.
Japan was isolated from other cultures.
Japan had contact with many different cultures.
In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but really had no power?
Daimyo
Emperor
Farners
Shoguns
Besides Shintoism, what other belief system influenced the Japanese?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Which food did the Japanese rely on due to their geographic location?
flour
rice
sugar
wheat
Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote this book about a Japanese prince.
The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Heike
A Shogun Tale
Samurai Warrior
Foot binding lasted for more than __________ years.
Ten
A hundred
A thousand
A million
Chinese women had to bind their feet if they hoped to get married.
True
False
To earn a golden lotus status, a foot had to measure how many inches?
Three inches
Four inches
Five inches
Six inches
Foot binding didn't hurt.
True
False
The Chinese practice of foot binding is one of the longest beauty trends in history.
True
False
Women could run on bound feet.
True
False
Who had unbound feet in order to work in the fields or on fishing boats?
Upper class
Middle class
Lower class
Around what age did girls start the practice of foot binding?
2-3 years old
4-5 years old
6-7 years old
8-9 years old
Although banned, the practice of foot binding continued in remote parts of China.
True
False
Which of the following was a major food source in the Khmer Empire?
Rice
Fruit
Wendy's
Meat
What is Angkor Wat?
A large temple located in Cambodia
a state whose ruler acknowledges a foreign ruler
the largest freshwater lake in South-East Asia
one of the two main forms of Buddhism
Where did the early Khmer people migrate from?
Japan
Southern China
Eastern India
France
The Khmer Empire was located in territory of which modern countries?
Cambodia
Vietnam
Laos
Thailand
China
What rights did slaves have in the Khmer Empire?
The right to work for pay
The right to work for crops
The right to carve images into temple walls
No rights
The most powerful and longest-lasting kingdom on the mainland of southeast Asia, centering in what is today Cambodia.
Pagan Kingdom
Khmer Empire
Srivijaya Kingdom
Dai Viet Kingdom Kingdo
A temple complex built in the Khmer Empire and dedicated to the Hindu
God, Vishnu.
The Great Wall
Angkor Wat
Heian Court
Taj Mahal
Along the Silk Road, ideas, religions, disease and technology were spread. What term is used to describe this process?
Globalization
Trade
Cultural Diffusion
Adoption
This is a seasonal wind that produced large amounts of rain.
Tsunami
Hurricane
Typhoon
monsoon
