Ancient Asia Civilizations Review

In feudal Japan, real power lay in the hands of the general, known as the

ritualistic suicide practiced by samurais

large landmass that juts out from a continent

Who held high government offices in Mongol-controlled China?

What clan set up Japan’s only dynasty?

Who was the figurehead ruler of Japan? 

The Silk Road linked China with

These were loyal bodyguards (warriors) of Japanese landowners.

Harappa and Mohenjo-Dara are

The collection of prayers and teachings used by Hindus is called the

Confucius’ students collected his teachings in the

Chinese belief that gave emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well

During Pax Mongolia in China, the Mongols

Respect for parents

India saw a “golden age” under which dynasty?

This ruler built the tomb of the Terra Cotta Warriors. 

early groups of families that claim a common ancestors

A Chinese leader led a revolt and overthrew Mongol rulers in 1368 and established which dynasty

How did civil servants gain jobs under Han emperors?

the fine, windblown, yellow soil carried by the Huang He river in China

Han emperors employed civil servants, which were

The Warring States period lasted over 200 years of fighting in which country?

One way in which Chandragupta Maurya established order in his empire was to

a chain/group of islands

The Code of ________ is also known as the “way of the warrior” for samurai.

the seasonal winds of India

This is the famous emperor of the Han dynasty. 

This dude united Mongol tribes and named himself "Universal Ruler"

This Venetian merchant spent time in Kubali Kahn's court. 

The world’s first full-length novel was

tropical storms that were often present in Japan

The Maurya emperor that converted to Buddhism and vowed to rule by moral example was

The floods of this river led to its nickname, "China's Sorrow"

In Japan, the worship of forces of nature is called

What event shaped Asoka to change his leadership style?

Migrated into early India, intermarried with people there and formed the group the Aryans

These were pillars that were erected across India to give moral advice

What dynasty did the Mongols create in China?