Deck 1

Question 1

How did Ming rulers promote trade in Southeast Asia?

Answer 1

They repaired the extensive canal system that linked various regions, making trade easier.

Question 2

How did Korea’s geography affects its farming and fishing?

Answer 2

5,400 mile coastline; seafood provides most of the protein in Koreans’ diet; most people take on western coastal plains because mountains cover 70% of the country

Question 3

What culture had the greatest influence on Korea?

Answer 3

China/Japan

Question 4

How did China influence Japan (List at least 3 things)?

Answer 4

Architecture (pagodas)
Religion (Buddhism)
System of writing

Question 5

How did Heian women influence Japanese culture?

Answer 5

Provided most important works of literature of the period (Kana-diaries, essays, poetry)

Question 6

How did Confucian values influence the Tang and Song Dynasties?

Answer 6

Civil service system-hires talented officials who were trained in Confucian philosophy

Question 7

What was the result of the Mongol conquest in China?

Answer 7

Political stability

Question 8

Describe Korea’s landscape

Answer 8

70% mountain; 5,400 miles of coastline

Question 9

How did Japan learn from China?

Answer 9

Cultured bridge because of their geographic proximity to each other