AP Exam Review Flashcards
What is the name of the native religion of Japan that emphasizes the kami (spirits or natural forces)?
Shinto
Which period in Japanese history is associated with the rise of the samurai warrior class?
Kamakura Period
What was the name of the powerful lord who began unifying Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama Period?
Oda Nobunaga
What is the mandala concept in Southeast Asian history?
A Pattern of Kingdom expansion and contraction
Which period in Korean history is known for its distinctive pottery with comb-like patterns?
Jeulmun Period
Which kingdom established the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia?
Chenla
Which sultanate became the leading trade power in Southeast Asia in the 15th century?
Malacca
Which dynasty in Korean history is known for its golden age of cultural development and strong central government?
Joseon Dynasty
What was the name of the early kingdom in northern Korea that traded with China and adopted iron technology?
Gojoseon
Which kingdom in Southeast Asia was centered on the Chao Praya River?
Kingdom of Ayutthaya
Which period in Japanese history saw the adoption of Confucianism and Buddhism from China and Korea?
Nara Period
What event marked the beginning of feudalism in Japan?
The establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate
Which shogunate established a policy of isolation in Japan during the Tokugawa Period?
Tokugawa
What was the name of the imperial capital established during the Nara Period?
Nara
Which period in Japanese history is known for its distinctive burial mounds called kofun?
Kofun Period
What event forced Japan to open its ports to the West in the 19th century?
The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry
Which river system was a center of early civilizations in Indochina?
The Mekong River
What is the name of the ancient culture in Southeast Asia known for its bronze working and decorated drums?
Dong Son Culture
What is the name of the massive temple complex in Cambodia that symbolizes Mount Meru?
Angkor Wat
Which kingdom unified most of the Korean peninsula during the Three Kingdoms Period?
Silla
What significant cultural development occurred during the Unified Silla period?
The introduction of Buddhism
Which group of people is known as the “moundbuilders” in North America?
Mississippian Culture
What was the name of the Burmese kingdom that rivaled the Khmer Empire?
Pagan
What is the name of the culture that emerged in Oceania and the Pacific around 5000-6000 years ago?
Lapita
Which empire established tributary ties with Srivijaya in Southeast Asia?
Song Dynasties
What is the concept of mana in Oceanic and Pacific cultures?
A religious belief
What was the impact of European colonization on Oceania and the Pacific?
It led to the decline of native kingdoms and the suppression of native traditions.
What architectural landmark is associated with the Joseon Dynasty?
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Which shogunate is associated with the Muromachi Period in Japanese history?
Ashikaga
Which period in Japanese history is associated with the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate?
Kamakura Period
