China / Japan

C & J Geography Chinese Dynasties Early Japan Feudalism in Japan

Row 1, Col 1 This was built to protect China from northern attackers The Great Wall

1,2 Which belief system of China Emphasized respect for Family, government & Education? Confucianism

1,3 Which three countries shared written language, philosophy and religion with Japan? China, Korea, and India

1,4 Who followed the Code of Bushido? Samurai

2,1 Because of geography, the diet of Japanese people consists mainly of Rice and _______? Seafood

2,2 How did people become Scholar officials during The Song Dynasty? Passing the Civil Service Exam

2,3 This reform took land and power from clan leaders and gave it to the emperor Taika Reforms

2,4 Who tried twice to invade Japan, but were destroyed by typhoons? The Mongols

3,1 How did Buddhism spread Throughout China? By Monks and Traders

3,2 What dynasty reunified China after the first Period of Disunion? The Sui Dynasty

3,3 Who wrote the Tale of Genji? Lady Murasaki Shikibu

3,4 What three basic needs were met by the Feudal System? (What did the Samurai and the landowners receive) Food, land, and protection

4,1 How many major islands are there in the archipelago of Japan? Four (4)

4,2 Which dynasty first sent ships Out to trade with the west And then cut off all contact With outsiders? The Ming Dynasty

4,3 What class of people was Responsible for the Achievements of Japan’s Golden Age? Nobles – wealthy aristocrats

4,4 Who was the most powerful Person in Japan’s samurai Society? Shogun

5,1 Name one positive and one negative aspect of Japan’s Geography… P: Abundant sea life N: Little farmland

5,2 Who successfully invaded China and declared himself Emperor of the Yaun Dynasty? Kublai Khan

5,3 Describe two contributions That the Japanese made In one of the arts (architecture, visual art, fashion, literature, Performing arts)

5,4 Explain the role of the Emperor in Japanese Feudalism? A figurehead for the powerful shogun