Thanksgiving Chatper 12(336-346) Flashcards
What dynasty was founded under Khubilai Khan?
Yuan in China
What are the achievements of Nasir al-Din Tusi are evidence of?
The Mongols encouraging the continuation of the scientific traditions and learnings
What religion did the Golden Horde adopt?
Orthodox Christianity and assimilated with the Russians
What did Mongol rule do to Russia?
Brought it wealth in the long run and encouraged LDT
Why is understanding the history of the Yuan empire difficult?
The best records come from European travelers like Polo who wrote with a European point of view
What did Hongwu use?
Confucianism to help solidify his power and control on China
What did China encourage under the Ming empire?
Naval expeditions into Indian Ocean
During the Koryo period who were Korean kings descendant of?
Mongols and favored Mongols
What happened in Japan after the establishment of the Ming empire in China?
Began to fear renewed attacks from China
Why did China’s population decrease?
Mongol rule
What did the Ming government adopt?
Yuan practices
Who sent Zheng He to explore Maritime connections to the Middle East?
Yongle
What did Ming reestablished that was Confucian?
The examination test
What devastated Korea?
Mongol conquest
What caused the rise of the Ashikaga Shogunate?
Go-Daigo’s failed attempts to reassert imperial powers
