History of Asia Questions
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The philosophy of ____________ served as the foundation of bureaucratic service, including the civil service examinations. This philosophy was established during the Zhou dynasty by Kong Fuzi, and focused on hierarchy, patriarchy, authoritarian rule, and filial piety.
Between the 12th and 16th centuries, Japan was ruled by a series of military governors who ruled through retainers. By the 14th century, there was significant civil strife between the shogun and the retainers, who had amassed militaries that were large enough to challenge the shogun and other retainers for regional dominance. This era is known as:
True or False: In east Asia (countries like China, Japan, and Korea), the laborers - those who worked the land - were the least respected in society.
The years between 1392 and 1897 are called the ____________ period, ruled by the Yi dynasty.
In 1600, military leader Tokugawa Ieyasu established a military government known as the Tokugawa ___________ ("tent government") that lasted from 1600 until 1867. The aim of this institution was to prevent civil war.
True or False: As in Korea, much of Japan's political, economic, social, and cultural landscape were shaped by Chinese influences.
True or False: The Ming, or "Brilliant," dynasty succeeded the Yuan dynasty, which was ruled by the Mongol warriors. Ming emperors sought to incorporate elements of Mongol rule into their own governmental policies.
The Ming dynasty was succeeded by the ________, or "Pure" dynasty that was instituted by Manchu tribes in 1644.
A Chinese philosopher known also as Kong Fuzi and created one of the most influential philosophies in Chinese history. He was the founder of Confucianism
A lot of ideas were started during the warring states period to make the society more stable. 3 philosophies began that influenced China: Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
What did the massacre in Tiananmen Square in 1989 demonstrate about political power in China?
Why were Chinese students and other groups protesting in Tiananmen Square in 1989?
A philosophy stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.
Starting in the Han dynasty, it was an exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for various government service jobs in the nationwide administrative bureaucracy.
After the fall of the Qi Dynasty in 221 BC, who declared himself leader and created the first united China?
Which American president was the first to make a state visit to Communist China?
Complementary factors that help to maintain the equilibrium of the world.
Chinese philosopher; taught about Daoism (following the way of nature) and yin/yang
The ancient text of Daoism that translates to the The Classic of the Way and its Power. It may have been written by Laozi right after he disappeared from history on a water buffalo.
the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods