Unit 4: China & Japan REVIEW
Which civilization facilitated the spread of Buddhism into Japan?
China
How did China influence the development of Japan's culture?
Japanese scholars used the Chinese writing system
Emperors were chosen based off the idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule called ___________ ____ ________.
Mandate of Heaven
Which of the following best describes the geography of Japan?
Mountinous archipelago
Humility, simple life and inner peace, harmony with nature
Taoism/Daoism
What does Huang He mean?
Yellow River
According to Mandate of Heaven, is it possible for the Chinese emperor's power to be revoked?
Yes, if he is a bad leader
Why was the Great Wall built?
a line of defense against invasions
What does this symbol represent in Chinese philosophy?
balance of good and bad (yin&yang)
What is another word for porcelain?
china
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Shinto and Buddhism in Japan?
coexistance
China was ruled by generations of people from the same family. This is called a __________.
dynasty
Besides nature spirits, Shinto includes the worship of ______.
emperor
Which religion spread rapidly through China?
Buddhism
Which of the following peoples worshiped their ancestors?
Chinese & Japanese
What was the bureaucratic system developed for civilians to run day-to-day life in China?
Civil Service System
Humans are good, respect for elders, code of politeness, emphasis on education
Confucionism
On what river was Ancient China centered?
Huang He
Who built the Great Wall of China?
Qin Shi Huangdi
What body of water separates China and Japan?
Sea of Japan/East Sea
What is the ethnic religion unique to Japan?
Shintoism
What is the name of the trade route shown that facilitated trade between China and the west?
Silk Road
Who invaded Chinese settlements from the North?
migratory invadors and nomadic invadors
The Shinto religion emphasizes the importance of _____________.
nature
What is an example of an export of China?
paper, silk, porcelain
Why was China's culture so influential on the development of Japan's culture?
they are physically close to each other
