Asia Test Part 2
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
- How has proselytizing influenced Japan?
- Japan isolated itself due to it because the Europeans were bringing in Christianity and Japan wanted the main religion there to be Buddhism and Shintoism.
- What is the Merit System?
- Makes chinese government officials pass a physical test to be able to do their jobs.
- What was Feudalism?
- A class system based on wealth not education.
- Who were the Mongols?
- The mongols were a dynasty in mongolia that took over China and attempted to take over Japan
- What is Block Printing?
- Wood block printing is a wood block carved with an entire image or page of text.
- How does Hinduism prevent social mobility?
- You are born into a social class that is difficult to change.
- Who were Daimyo?
- Powerful land owners who employed samurai for defense.
- What is the Bushido Code?
- The code that the samurai follow, is an honor code.
- Who is on the 1st level of China's social ladder?
- Scholars and officials.
- Who is on the 2nd level of China's social ladder?
- Farmers and laborers.
- Who is on the 3rd level of China's social ladder?
- Artisans and Craftsmen.
- Who is on the 4th level of China's social ladder?
- Merchants and Traders.
- What is an emperor?
- A ruler who lost power when the shoguns and daimyos gained power.
- What is the Taj Mahal?
- A magnificent building built by Shan Jahan as a tomb for his wife.
- What was the Silk Road?
- A trade route from China to Europe. Called the Silk Road because of China's silk sold on it.
- What is a merchant?
- Someone who sells items and goods.
- What are the Untouchables?
- The people at the bottom of the caste system who did unclean jobs.