Literature, art, maps, and architecture: the world is filled with amazing things that allow us to look into and learn from our past. In our class, we will take a world tour that will enable us to journey to the ends of the Earth in search of these important artifacts.
Know the capital of each country (1/2 pt each) - spelling counts! (1/2 pt each)
Countries: Russia, Mongolia, China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan
Extra Credit: Know location and spelling of each
Pacific Ocean, Ural Mountains, East China Sea, Great Wall of China, Sea of Okhotsk
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Chapter 8: Medieval Japan Exam
40-50 Multiple Choice
One Short Answer (10 points)
Shoguns Rule Japan: As many Japanese nobles grew tired of how the government was being operated, a few of the more powerful nobles decided to try and seize the power for themselves. Describe how this transpired in a short answer. Discuss the emperor’s focus, the way of life outside of the Imperial Court, and how Shoguns took control. Include information from both the book and the notes.
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Map Quiz V: Southeast Asia (20 points)
Know the location of each country (1 pt each)
Know the capital of each country (1/2 pt each) - spelling counts! (1/2 pt each)
Countries: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore
Extra Credit: Know location and spelling of each
Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Thailand, Java Sea, Celebes Sea
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Chapter 7: Exam
Between 40 and 50 Multiple choice
One Short Answer:
The Age of Buddhism brought major changes to China. Describe how it came to China, why it was so popular to her people, and explain Buddhism's influence on Chinese culture. (pages 168-169)
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Chapter 7 Study Guide due at the beginning of Class