Jackson - 7th Social Studies Quiz section 3.1-3.2 Flashcards
Who was Yang Jian and what did he accomplish?
the emperor of the Sui Dynasty (emperor Wen)
What did Yang Jian accomplish?
He built the “great canal”
What lead to the end of the “Mandate of Heaven” for the Tang Dynastu?
Natural disasters signaled the end
Which dynasty was known for it’s Religious Tolerance?
The Tang Dynasty
Which dynasties expanded the Silk Road?
Tang and Song
What different items did the Chinese trade?
they traded silk, porcelain dishes, tea, brass, and iron in exchange for spices, flowers and plants.
What produces silk?
It’s made from the fibers that certain moths produce to build their cocoons.
What is the definition of technology?
putting knowledge to effective use
What is the creation mandate?
God created mankind to “subdue” the earth and “have domino” over it.
How do we see the create mandate in Chinese history?
they use their resources to the fullist.
What did Chinese do for the first time in regards to money?
They issued the first known paper money for general use
Which printing method did the Chinese make little use of?
moveable-type printing
Which dynasty was known for it’s golden age in poetry?
Tang Dynasty
Who was known for sophisticated landscape paintaings?
Song Dynasty
What type of pottery was developed by the Tang?
Tri-colored pottery
The Mongol lifestyle made them considered what kind of people?
Nomads
What were they in search of?
grass lands for their horses
Who unified Mongol tribes?
Temujin
What title was he given and what did it mean?
They gave him the name “Ghengis Khan” which meant “Great Ruler”
What was the law code for the Mongols called?
The Great Yasa
What animals did the Mongols normally fight on?
Horse
What was the skill to work with this animal called?
horsemenship
What 2 main methods did the Mongols use to defeat towns?
- Siege Warfare
- The pretend retreat
What was the religion of the Mongols and what did they believe?
Shamanism
They believe that good and evil spirits controlled the world
Why were the Mongols tolerant towards other religions?
They showed religious tolerance because they didn’t want to further anger those they defeated.
The Mongols broke their empire into separate territories called what?
Khanate
Why didn’t the Mongols evade Europe?
They didnt think it had any grass lands for their horses
Who would the Mongols trade with and what would they trade?
They traded fur and hides for Chinese silk
