Chinese and Japanese Medieval Culture

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________________ was the most famous European to visit China during the lifetime of Kublai Khan. Later he described Kublai Khan and his court to Europeans.

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Marco Polo

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What is this symbol called?

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Yin and Yang

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Silk Road

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Trade routes connecting China to the West

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The nomadic tribe from the north that invaded China during 1200s and established the Yuan Dynasty.

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The Mongols

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The Silk Road was a

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network of trade routes

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What was the purpose of the Seven Voyages?

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To show off the Chinese prestige, power, and riches

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Bushido

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The Feudal Japanese code of honor for Samurai

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Emperor Yonglo built this within the Imperial City: Forbidden City, Lost World, Inner Secret, Forgotten City

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Forbidden City

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The Ming Emperor wanted more tributaries so he gave his trusted adviser, ___________ the title "Admiral of the Western Seas" and told him to sail to "the countries beyond the horizon"

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Zheng He

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What was the name for the head MILITARY leader of Japan? Options: Daimyo, Samurai, Shogun, Zaibatsu

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Shogun