Create a word processing document titled “Empires of Asia.” Copy the following questions to your document and answer in complete paragraphs (5 to 7 sentences). Be sure your answers are in your own words and not just copied from the reading
Mongols
- List the mongol contributions in China and describe the Mongol influence on Chinese culture.
- Why did the Mongols distrust the Confucian scholar-officials in China?
- Describe Mongol rule in China.
- Compare the rule of the first Genghis Khan with Kublai Khan.
Vocabulary: Define each of the following terms in complete sentences.
- Ortogh
- Square Script
- Kamikaze
- Sedentary People
- Golden Horde
Japan
- What is considered to be a major Japanese social value?
- How did rice growing affect development of Japanese culture?
- Identify and explain three major developments of the Kofun period.
- Explain the role of Buddhism in medieval Japan.
- What were the characteristics of “feudalism” in Japan?
- Describe the relationship between Shinto and Buddhism in Japan.
Vocabulary: Define each of the following terms in complete sentences.
- Shinto
- Rituryo
- Bakufu (2 meanings)
- Bushido
- Mandate of Heaven
China
- Explain the basic ideals of Confucianism and its role in Chinese society
- Describe the relationship between Confucianism and Buddhism in China.
- Describe the Silk Road. What was it? Why was it important?
- What do you consider the most important contribution of the Song Dynasty? Explain your choice.


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