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