Empire Challenge

The high court was repeatedly worried about putting down rebellions and fighting conspiracies against the king

Buddhism is dominant religion. Confucianism and Taoist principles still holding strong.

Low taxes, ports, and Silk Road trade allow this empire to thrive

Golden Age of India-Major focus on literature, art, music, and poetry

Built massive dams and canals. Built magnificent temple city of Angkor Wat

Festive people, women dominated trade, and culture was influenced by India

Government controlled by the Fujiwara Clan

Rulers were tolerant of multiple religious practices, most following Hinduism, Buddhism, and native religions.

World’s first novel, Tale of Genji, was written at this time

Rice

Inter-Marriage allowed this empire to grow

Surgery, the number 0, earth rotates on axis, vaccination for smallpox, chess

Laws based on Confucianism

What candy did Mr. Forde steal from his kid's candy bags most?

Original clan to consolidate power and begin the looks of an imperial nation

One of the most culturally rich periods. Samurai & Bushido Culture. Art & Poetry

Concentrated on trade with China, India, Indonesia, and Japan.

Shifts back to Hinduism being the primary religion. However, still tolerant of Buddhism and Jainism

Shintoism is important. Buddhism trickles over from China

Pottery, Massive hill burial grounds