ASTD 284 Final Set 1 of 3

In chronological order, what were the Chinese Dynasties

1. Shang 2. Zhou 3. Qin 4. Han 5. 3 Kingdoms Period 6. Sui 7. Tang 8. Song

What language family do both Japanese and Korean belong to?

Altaic

Who was the Sun Goddess, believed to be the progenitor of the Japanese imperial line?

Amaterasu

The Indian king who sent Buddhist missionaries throughout Asia

Ashoka

Qin is pronounced like:

cheen

According to Confucius, human nature is

essentially good but in need of education and guidance

When the Paekche Kingdom fell to Silla, many members of the Paekche royalty and nobility

fled to Japan and became part of the Yamato ruling class

China's non-Han minorities live primarily

in the thinly populated arid regions of the north and west, as well as in the mountainous border region of the south

Mahayana Buddhism is called the "Greater Vehicle" because

it offered salvation to all beings through the practice of devotion

After conquering all of China, the Mongols ruled that vast country by

keeping the Chinese officials in place and ruling through them.

Daoism is

more intuitive, individualistic and mystical than Confucianism.

"Sinification" was the process by which

non-Han peoples were absorbed into the Chinese cultural and political system

What do the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Khitan and Jurched have in common?

non-Han peoples who came to dominate parts of North China

Confucian thought is primarily concerned with

proper behavior and man's place in the social order

The geographical characteristics of the region have made the Northern part of Inner China

relatively easy for invasion and conquest by nomadic tribes people of outer China

Prince Shotoku

served as a politician in the Asuka period in Japan under the reign of Empress Suiko. Prince Shotoku was a legendary government figure, who is credited in the creation of a centralized government and a constitution.

The difference between inner and outer China has traditionally been the contrast between

settled farmers and nomadic pastoralists

Xia is pronounced like:

shah

Pinyin is the modern system for Romanizing

the Chinese language

Yang Guigei

the Imperial Consort for Emperor XSuanzong of Tang. She was killed during the An Lushan Rebellion in 756 by a member of the emperor's guard.

Many anthropologists consider the Ainu people to be the descendents of

the Jomon people

The Chinese term for China means

the Middle Kingdom

The Venetian traveler and merchant Marco Polo served at the Chinese court during which ruler?

the Mongol ruler Kubilai Khan

In early Chinese civilization, the king was referred to as

the Son of Heaven

What was the main characteristic of the transition from the Paleolithic era to the Neolithic?

the change from hunting and gathering to farming and food production

The Yellow River and the Yellow sea get their name from

the color of the people living nearby

Wang Hang

was the founder of the Xin Dynasty between 9 to 23 AD. Wang Hang grew up modestly and was interested in a Confucius way of life. His towards the end of this reign, he was met with much resistance from both peasants and aristocracy. In October of AD 23, members of the nobility who wished to reestablish the Han Dynasty, organized, attacked and defeated Wang Hang.

The principal crop of the earliest civilization in North China was

wheat

One of the accomplishments of the First Emperor, was the official support for philosophers and building libraries for common people. T/F

False

Yielding - Unyielding are a pair of values associated with the principles of Yin and Yang? T/F

False

The ethnic Chinese call themselves

Han

Confucianism was first given official support under which dynasty?

Han Dynasty

The earliest extant chronicle of Japan incorporating mythological stories as history

Kojiki

Chinese name of Confucius

Kong Fuzi

Anthropologists consider the Yayoi people to have migrated to Japan from

Korea

Which language is Chinese most closely related to linguistically?

Korean

Who was the rebel leader who founded the Han Dynasty, and took the title Han Gaozu?

Liu Bang

A form of Buddhism that became predominant in East Asia

Mahayana

early collection of Japanese poems written in Chinese characters

Man'yōshū

the first permanent capitol city of Japan, built on the Chinese grid pattern

Nara

The Japanese call their country both

Nihon and Nippon

Rome and the Han Dynasty knew nothing of each other. T/F

True

What do the Okinawans call Okinawa in their own language?

Uchinaa

Horse-drawn chariots were used in warfare by the aristocratic warriors of

North China

What were the "oracle bones", and how were they used?

Oracle bones were actual bone or turtle shell's that were used by "diviners" (prophets) in the Shang Dynasty. These diviners thought by writing questions (posed by the King) on these bones they would be able to see the answers by reading the cracks made after heating them on a fire. They would then report back to the King.

Buddhism was first introduced into Japan from

Paekche

What were the three major kingdoms of ancient Korea?

Paekche; Silla; Koguryo

Which of the following countries is NOT within the East Asian culture region? Philippines, China, Japan, or Korea

Philippines

the "First Emperor" who unified China

Qin Shihuangdi

The earliest dynastic state in the history of Chinese civilization that we have clear archaeological evidence and proof for is that of

Shang

the real name of the Buddha

Siddhartha Gautama

Which kingdom was the first to unify all of Korea

Silla

He was a great historian of the Han Dynasty

Sima Qian

The Mongols overthrew the __ Dynasty and founded their own __ Dynasty.

Song Dynasty Yuan Dynasty

Many of the people of mainland Southeast Asia originally came from

South China

Rice is the main agricultural crop of

South China and Southeast Asia

The first domestication and early cultivation of rice probably began in what area?

Southeast Asia

Which country in Southeast Asia had close relations with China during the Han Dynasty? Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, or Myanmar

Thailand

What was the "Neolithic Revolution"?

The "Neolithic Revolution" refers to the episode of the period and the significant changes it affected.

The early Neolithic culture of Japan is known as

Yayoi

Himiko

a Shaman Queen of Wa during the Yayoi period. She was chosen as queen by the people to bring peace and stability after many years of war between the Kings of Wa. There is controversy about the history of Queen Himiko and the area where she ruled, but there are historic records that mention of her reign.

Confucius was a

a socio-political reformer during a period of social decline and political disunity

The Neolithic Revolution began how many years ago?

about 12,000 years ago

According to the Buddha, human suffering is caused by

attachment and desire

The Chinese concept of dualism emphasizes

balance and harmony between contrasting forces

The chief weapon of the nomads of Central Asia was the

bow

What was the Neolithic era

The Neolithic era is described as the transitioning of humans to agriculture and farming, rather than hunter-gathers. These Neolithic farmers would introduce a new addition to their intake, such as, wheat, barley and rye grain, as well as sheep and goats. The Neolithic era caused the creation of societies and culture, to include: cities, permanent homes and trade crafting.

What was the Paleolithic era

The Paleolithic era was a time when humans were predominately hunter-gathers and nomads. They would travel in groups either searching for food or following herds of animals, which primarily consisted of meat and editable vegetation.

The title "Buddha" means

Enlightened One

The Tang Dynasty established its great capital, which is estimated to have been the largest wholly planned city ever built, at

Chang'an

The names for North and South Korea respectively are

Choson and Hanguk