Civilizationsof East Asia

Review

Round 1

Question 1(1 point)

During the Song dynasty, the Chinese invented ____, over 500 years before it was used in

Europe.

Question 1Answer

Gunpowder (black powder)

Question 2(3 points)

Soldiers who served landowners and chiefs in Ancient Japan were called ________________,

which means, “one who serves or guards”.

Question 2Answer

Samurais

Question 3(5 points)

In feudal Japan, the emperor was simply a figurehead at the top of the government. In

reality, the true power lay with the ______ or supreme military commander.

Question 3Answer

Shoguns

Round 2

Question 1(1 point)

In China, early civilizations were ruled by _____ or a series of family rulers.

Question 1Answer

Dynasties

Question 2(3 points)

The honor code of the Samurai, ______ emphasized bravery, honor and above all,

absolute loyalty to one’s lord.

Question 2Answer

Bushido

Question 3(5 points)

Originally named Temujin, ______ would unite the

tribes of Mongolia and conquer a vast empire from

the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe.

Question 3Answer

Ghengis Khan

Round 3

Question 1(1 point)

______ was a European traveler who travelled far and wide, saw the Great Wall of China,

brought back several inventions and told of many of the amazing things he had seen.

Question 1Answer

Marco Polo

Question 2(3 points)

The Japanese kept, modified or discarded influences from China and applied them to their

own culture. This practice is known as _____.

Question 2Answer

• Selective Borrowing

Question 3(5 points)

Practiced mainly in Japan, ______ is a religion that focuses on the worship of the divine forces of nature. In fact, many shrines are dedicated to

mountains, ancient trees, odd shaped rocks, etc.

Question 3Answer

Shinto

Round 4

Question 1(1 point)

The country of Japan is a(n) ________, or chain of islands, about 100 miles off the Asian

mainland and east of the Korean peninsula.

Question 1Answer

Archipelago

Question 2(3 points)

Typically designed for Buddhist temples, _____ are unique architecture of buildings where the eaves

curve up at the corners.

Question 2Answer

Pagodas

Question 3(5 points)

________ commanded a fleet of over 200 ships, some said to be at least 400ft. long, and

travelled to India, the Middle East and Africa!

Question 3Answer

Zheng He

Final Question

Final Question(Wager 0-10 points)

What was the name of China’s first emperor who had the Great Wall of China built as well as an elaborate tomb filled with a “terracotta army”.

Final Question Answer

Shi Huangdi