The+Asian+World

The Asian World (660 B.C.-1644 A.D.) The Asian World included China, the Mongol Empire, and Japan. The dynasties in China are; Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty. The Sui Dynasty included the extension of the Grand Canal. During the Tang Dynasty, China became the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. The Tang Dynasty also included poetry, woodblock printing, fine pottery, Zen Buddhism, and the start of the fire-lance. During the Song Dynasty, China became a unified state. This dynasty also included the Mandarins, landscape painting, Neo-Confucianism, chinese cuisine, and footbinding. The Yuan Dynasty occured when the Mongols controled China. Marco Polo visited China during the Yuan Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty included the White Lotus Society, the building of the Forbidden City, and the introduction of Ming Vases.

The Mongol Empire was the largest empire in the world's history. Ghengis Khan was a universal monarch and the first Mongol Emperor and his original name was Temuchin. The Great Wall of China was built to keep him out. The Golden Horde was the Mongol Cavalry that rode up to 90 miles a day. Kublai Khan was known as "The Great Khan" and he was the grandson of Genghis. He conquered all of China. The invasion of Japan occured in 1281. There were four parts to the Mongol Empire. They were: the Khanate of the Great Khan, the Khanate of Jagatai, the Golden Horde Empire, and the Khanate of Persia.

Ainu is the prehistoric name of Japan. There are four main islands to Japan: Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikkoku. It is believed that Jimmu was the first mythical emperor. Early Japanese people were called the Yayoi people. Shinto was the main religion of Japan that stresses nature's beauty. The Yamato Clan emerged as the strongest clan. Yamato was the first and only Japanese Dynasty. The feudal society in Japan included: the emperor, the shogun, or general, the daimyo, or great name, samurai, or those who serve, and the ronin, who were samurai without lords. The Bushido was the Samurai code of conduct. The Tale of Genji was the world's first novel, which was written by Lady Murasaki.

Quote by Ghengis Khan: "Mans highest joy, is in victory: to conquer one's enemies, to pursue them, to deprive them of their possessions, to make their beloved weep, to ride their horses, and to embrace their wives and daughters!"









5 Key Terms: 1. Kamikaze-Divine Wind 2. Archipelago-chain of islands 3. Clans-family group, with common ancestors 4. Sepukku/ Hari-kari-ceremonial suicide 5. Nagasaki-only Japanese port open to the world

5 Important People: 1. Emperor Yang Chian-extended the Grand Canal 2. Kublai Khan-founded the Yuan Dynasty, conquered all of China 3. Ghengis Khan-first Mongol Emperor 4. Amaterasu-Sun Goddess, created Japan, gave first emperor mirror, jewel, and sword 5. Prince Shotoku-unified the clans fo Japan

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