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5741702047How long did the Sui last?34 years0
5741706032The Sui and Tang government wasbased in Confucianism but heavily influenced by Buddhism1
5741712122Where was the Sui & Tang government located?Chang'an (modern day Xian)2
5741719789What led to the Sui & Tang's demise?Vast building projects (Grand Canal) and military spending3
5741728627Which religion influenced the Tang?Mahayana Buddhism4
5741730850Who were the Uigurs?A Turkic group from central Asia5
5741741262Who were the Tibet?A large empire in central Asia with influences from southeast Asia, China, India, and the middle East6
5741749313who did the Tibet develop a rivalry with?The Tang7
5741755119What caused a loss of political power for women in China?When the 9th century Tang rulers broke from Buddhist influences, reasserting Confucianism as dominant.8
5741767000Why did the Tang endInternal rebellions and military governance9
5741777168Who was the strongest emerging group in East Asia?The Song10
5741787088What fields did the Song make technological innovations in?Math, Astronomy, and Calendars11
5741797099What religion dominated the Song?Confucianism dominated, although Buddhism remained popular.12
5741803564What credit system did the Song implant?flying money13
5741807550Which Dynasty practiced foot binding?The Song14
5741832313What did Koreans invent?Woodblock print typing and moveable type15
5741841234What was Japan's main religion?Shinto with Buddhist influences16
5741848412What was Vietnam's economy based around?rice17
5741852157What cultures influenced Southern VIetnam?Malay and Indian cultures18
5741860467Who was the first teacher of Islam & how did he know what to teach?Muhammad, a profit who heard Allah speaking to him19
5741869885Where did Islam originate?Mecca and Medina20
5741890229What are the main beliefs of Islam?there are six pillars of faith: Belief in Allah, His angels, His books to mankind, His Prophets and Messengers, the Day of Judgement, and Destiny.21
5741912518What has always been a major division in Islam?Belief in who should succeed Muhammad.22
5741939821Who were the caliphs?Spiritual leaders of Islam23
5741965601Who were the Moors?Northwestern African Muslim people24
5741974212Who was Saladin?a Muslim military and politic leader who led Islam in the Crusades.25
5741997640Where and what was the Byzantine Empire?A "New Rome" located in Byzantium26
5742044430What were some of the cultural achievements of the Byzantine?Deciphering Roman law codes & expansion on existing codes.27
5742078256What happened to Western Europe after the fall of Rome in 476 CE?The city was devastated for the next 400 years and the population count decreased largely.28
5742091479Explain feaudalismA Vassal was assigned to a lord and promised to provide help in times of war. In return the lord granted the Vassal fief, a piece of land they could live on.29
5742109111Most people of the Middle Ages fit into what social class?serfs or peasants30
5742132821Why was monasticism important in the Middle Ages?The monastery was used as a source of refuge for pilgrims. The monastery engaged in social work that involved feeding the hungry and caring for the sick. The medieval monasteries offered education mainly to boys who were looking for a life of priesthood and those who were looking to enter other professions. The monasteries were also in charge of copying, by hand, the manuscripts of classical writers in an effort to preserve these manuscripts. They also penned down the Bible in Latin and distributed copies to the community. They record events that took place during this time and these served as a good source of middle ages historical records.31
5742182769What were the results of the Christian crusades?The crusades led to great European territorial expansion as well as militarization of the western Church.32
5742206404What was the Grand CanalThe longest canal in the world. It was built to easily ship grain from the rich farmland in southern China to the capital city in Beijing.33
5742272329What accomplishments were the Tang dynasty known for?1. During the Tang dynasty, China reached unprecedented heights, becoming the largest and strongest nation in the world. 2. Chinese poetry reached its pinnacle 3. Literature flourished. 4. A better form of porcelain and gunpowder was invented. 5. Painting developed dramatically.34
5742320374What are Neo-Confucianists?People who believe in a philosophy influenced by Confucianism.35
5742463266What was the status of women in Song China?Most Song women lived on farms. Their lives revolved around hard work, and rights had little to do with their lives.36
5742476607Who was Quetzalcoatl?A feathered serpent, a flying reptile.37
5742498297What strategies were employed by the Mayans in building their temples and pyramids?The Mayans used limestone, stone, and wood in their building. They sometimes built structures to align with Venus, the sun, or the moon.38
5742524188Where was Teotihuacan located?Mexico City39
5742528339What significant contributions did the Mayans give the world?The Mayan calendar and zero.40
5742545185How did the Aztecs support such a large population?They kept their population in check through human sacrifice.41
5742581370What was the Mit'a?The Mit'a was an Inca system where every person was required to do a certain amount of public service every year.42
5742594687Where did the Inca build their empire?A large portion of western South America.43

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