1. BELLWORK 10/24
Use your purple worksheet on Samurai Wisdom to answer the following:
What is a samurai? What is the Hagakure?
According to Samurai wisdom, how should one “keep cool?”
According to Samurai wisdom, why should they remain silent?
According to Samurai wisdom, when is a samurai finished with education?
According to Samurai wisdom, what is the proper way to settle an issue?
THINKER: Are there similarities between ancient Samurai wisdom and how people act in today’s society?

2. Japanese Feudalism Chinese Dynasties Mongol Conquests
Medieval Asia
Japanese Feudalism
Chinese Dynasties
Mongol Conquests

3. Japanese vs. European Feudalism

5. Discussion: Japanese Feudalism
What are the advantages/disadvantages of Japanese Feudalism?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of European Feudalism?
In your opinion, which system of feudalism is better? Explain!

6. Medieval China
Medieval China is characterized by dynastic rule, trade, inventions, and traditions.
Today, we are going to learn about the important Medieval Chinese dynasties and their accomplishments.
Read the handout and underline/highlight the most important information.
Be ready to discuss!

7. Engineering an Empire: China

8. BELLWORK 10/27 What do Japanese and European Feudalism have in common?
How are Japanese and European Feudalism different?
Explain the successes of the Tang dynasty.
How did the Sung dynasty end?
How did the Ming dynasty come to power?

9. Engineering an Empire: China

10. The Mongols
During the 1100’s, the Mongols became the dominant nomadic group in central Asia.
Mongolia: steppe, pastures, isolated
At first, Mongols were divided into separate clans until 1206 when Temujin organized them under one government.
Military leadership was based on skill - expert fighters on horseback, used bow and arrow, & organized men into cavalry units
As a result of his success, Temujin was recognized as khan (absolute ruler) and renamed Genghis Khan (universal ruler)
Goal was to create a large empire & conquer others

11. The Mongols

15. The Mongols (pgs )
Who were the “Steppe people?” Where did the settle? Why?
Although the Seljuk Turks were skilled warriors, they had some problems. Explain these problems and how it led to their eventual takeover.
Explain characteristics of the Mongols. How were they organized?
List three achievements of Genghis Khan.
Where did the Mongols expand? How were they able to conquer such vast territories and large populations?
How did the Mongols impact the culture of Europe and Asia?
Explain the successes of Kublai Khan?
Why was Marco Polo important?
How did Chinese civilization change under Mongol control?
What led to the fall of the Mongol empire? Who took over next?

16. Genghis Khan Died in 1227 Still celebrated in Mongolia
Burial ground; statue 131 feet!

17. Engineering an Empire: Mongols
As you watch the video, continue your notes on the Mongols, focus on:
Important people and their successes
Military tactics & advances
Mongol society & culture
Conflict