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CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE MONGOL EMPIRE
Introduction:
China entered a long period of turmoil and unrest after the collapse of the ________________
in ______________.
As in the West (Rome), the advance of the ___________ helped plunge China into __________.
Several ______________kingdoms arose and _____________, ____________, and
_______________ declined.
At the same time _______________ spread through much of China.
This period of China’s history is known as the _____________________, and it took several
hundred years before China re-emerged as a leading civilization.
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.)
China experienced a “Golden Age” under Tang rule. List 3 positive things the Tang did to
improve its empire.
What were 3 things the Tang government did to improve China?
How did peasants pay taxes (what did they give)?
What are 2 things Empress Wu Zetian did as ruler?
Complete the chart with Tang achievements:
Artistic Achievements
Technological Achievements
Economic Achievements
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The Song Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.):
What were the ways in which the Song implemented social and economic progress?
China became the most populous and advanced civilization of its day under Song rule. Describe
some Song achievements in this area.
Complete the chart with Song achievements:
Transportation Achievements
Technological Achievements
Foreign Policy Achievements
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Chinese Society:
What 2 religions or philosophies influenced Chinese society?
List some of the ways this is shown in the roles of women in China.
Japan:
What other country influenced Japan and how is this seen in Japanese culture?
Explain the Japanese system of rule.
Define Bushido.
Draw a diagram of the Japanese feudal system and explain the role of each member of the
hierarchy.
The Mongols:
Introduction:
The ________________: a treeless grassland stretching across Eurasia. It has been inhabited by
___________________ people since earliest times. It is used as a _________________ for
____________________, and provided a unique _____________________ for people to learn
____________________ and ___________________ skills.
The Huns –
Repelled by the __________________, though they weakened them, but contributed greatly to
the fall of the ___________________________.
The Turks – Came from ____________________ to create empires in the _________________.
The Mongols –
Established the greatest land empire the world has ever seen. List some things the Mongols tribes
did.
Describe Ghengis Khan and some of his achievements.
What happened to the empire after Ghengis Khan died?
What was “Pax Mongolia”?
More about China:
The Yuan Dynasty (1260 A.D.) –
Who ruled the Yuan Dynasty?
How did he incorporate both Mongols and Chinese into the government?
Who was Marco Polo and what did he learn about the Chinese?
Describe the Mongol influence on Russia.
Describe Ivan the Great and explain some things he did.
Who was Tamerlane and what was he known for?
The Ming Dynasty (1388-1644):
How did the Ming take over China?
How long did they rule?
What city did they build?
Describe Ming society.
What exam did they re-establish and on whose teachings did it focus?
Trade flourished under the Ming. What three things did the Ming excel at in this area?
Who was the great Ming explorer?
To where did he sail?
Describe how Portuguese traders and Catholic missionaries influenced China.
Examine the map on the last complete slide. Note that Zheng He (Cheng-ho) travelled to many
cities and countries (Indonesia, India, Saudi Arabia, Africa). List at least one city from each of
the countries listed in parentheses that Zheng He (Cheng-ho) visited.