Nippon/map/china

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Nippon

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The real name for Japan, which is used their.

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Emperor Meiji

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122nd Emperor of Nippon who wanted to modernize Nippon

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[ROME]
Pax Romana

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The 180 years of peace in Rome, five good emperors

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Samurai

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-Highest ranked military and social class
-Means "to serve"
-Lived according to the ethic code of Bushido ("the way of the warrior")

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Silk Road

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First major international trade route: Traded goods like silk, ideas, gems, animals, religion, and more

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Seppuku

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A ritual suicide where decapitate the samurai with a single stroke from a katana sword.

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Kami

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A god in the Shinto religion

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Daimyo's Castles

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Nippon castle with great security and earthquake prevention (strong walls, fire and water proof roof, etc)

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Zheng He

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Greatest Ming Emperor; Sailed seven voyages of exploration with a fleet of 100 ships and over 20,000 men.

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Nippon Theater

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? See http://middleagesprof.blogspot.com/2010/12/japanese-theater.html

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Tokugawa Ieyasu

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He began a golden age in Chinese culture; wanted peace

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Civil Service

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Working for the government; sometimes you need to pass an exam

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Katana

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A long single-edged sword used by the Samurai.

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Shogun

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A commander in Nippon

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Commodore Matthew Perry

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His mission was to sail to Japan with a squadron of seven US Navy shups and three supply ships to open up the isolationist Japanese to friendly trade relations with the US.

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21st Century Nippon

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List the Social Classes of Medieval Nippon

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LORDS-less than one percent of the population-owned 100 percent of the land

Emperor-one continuous dynasty with little real power

Shogun-Supreme General, Military Dictator of Japan (seii taishogun-great general who subdues eastern barbarians)

Daimyos-Powerful Lords/Nobility, large landowners and provincial governors, had private armies of Samurai

Samurai-("those who serve") military vassals and warrior class, followed code of Bushido

COMMONERS-normally your occupation was the same as your parents but some mobility was possible for those with special skills

Peasant Workers-majority of the people Skilled Artisans/Craftsmen-prized and admired for their skills

Merchants-despised for their use of money

Eta-the untouchables, did all the dirtiest jobs in the country

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[WESTERN EUROPE]
The Dark Ages

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-Lasted from 5th to 9th centuries C.E.

-Loss of population, technology, trade, organized government, organized army

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Charlemagne

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The first emperor after The Dark Ages
Tried to fix civilization by opening schools

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[5 FACTS]
Why did Rome fall? {Any five reasons are okay}

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-Inflation caused by constant devaluation of coins and rapidly rising prices.
(price of a peck of wheat: 150 C.E.-½ denarii, 200 C.E.-100 denarii, 350 C.E.-10,000 denarii)
-Heavy taxation to pay for the military and public infrastructure.
-Lack of gold & silver specie.
-Negative balance of trade, especially for animals, slaves, silk & spices.
-Huge public welfare expenses (bread & circuses).
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-Split the Empire into Eastern & Western Roman Empires.
-Defensive/isolationist mentality.
-No peaceful way to replace emperors.
- Citizens became more concerned about their life style and luxuries than involved in the workings of their government.
-Massive bureaucracy/government.
-Failed to complete the conquest of Germany in 9 C.E. and 181 C.E
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More @ http://middleagesprof.blogspot.com/search/label/Fall%20of%20Rome

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[5 FACTS][CHINA]
::five for each dynasty::
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Two Chinese Dynasties

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A) Qin (Ch’in)
1. Unites China
2. Completes Great Wall
3. Invented measurements & money of China
4. United languages
5. Shortest Dynasty
B) Shang
1. First Chinese Dynasty
2. Created Chinese Writing
3. Ancestor Worship becomes main religion
4. Known for skilled bronze work and art
5. Invented silk refining

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[5 FACTS]
Colonial Nippon

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? See http://middleagesprof.blogspot.com/2011/09/imperial-nippon-colonial-power.html

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[5 FACTS]
Eastern Roman Empire

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1) Wealth came from Silk Road
2) The capital (Constantinople) was protected by three sets of walls
3) They were destroyed when a cannon with gunpowder was used
4) The language was Latin but over time became Greek
5) Maintained great military

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[5 FACTS]
Shinto

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1) There are "Four Core Structures"in Shinto:

1-Tradition and the family: The family is the main structure by which traditions are preserved. Ancestors are deeply revered and worshipped.
2-Love of nature: Nature is sacred; to be in contact with nature is to be close to the Gods. Natural objects are worshipped as sacred spirits.
3-Physical cleanliness.
4-"Matsuri": The worship and honor given to the Kami and ancestral spirits

2) Today most Shinto followers also hold strong Buddhist beliefs.

3) For more than 25 centuries Shinto has been the main religion of the people of Nippon.

4) Based on nature

5) Shinto Shrine Gate shows transition from regular world to sacred space.

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[5 FACTS]
Life Cycle of a Dynasty

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Birth: Revolts and wars following the death of the previous dynasty eventually leave a single strong victor-the new dynasty.
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Youthful: full of high energy, the new dynasty aggressively extends its control over China, launches a series of social and economic “reforms” and expands or secures its borders with its neighbors.
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Middle Age: content with its successes, the dynasty is now at the height of its power, secure at home and abroad the dynasty enters a state of internal and external peace and cultural advancement often referred to as a “Golden Age.”
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Old Age: resistant to change, the dynasty becomes stagnant and self absorbed, the military becomes weak, border security fails, effects of natural disasters are worst due to weak central government action, unrest within the population increases as revolts become more common and the dynasty loses more and more control over the countryside.
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Death: revolts and war finally overwhelm the dynasty and a new period of unrest and warfare wracks the country until the next dynasty is born.

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[5 FACTS]
Chinese Religions

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-Ancestor Veneration (worship)

-Jade emperor was the top God of the Polytheist religion.

-Treat others the way you want to be treated. Obey the laws. Obey your elders. Respect your elders. Show compassion to all.
-Utalize what you have with nature (Daoism)
-Yin and Yang [Women, Men ; War, Peace ] There is always an opposite in life/Everything needs to be equal,
Buddah
-You can have a Buddha however you want as long as he has reached enlightenment
-Eight ideas

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[5 FACTS]
Bushido

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The way of the warrior:

Rectitude-follow the straight path
Courage-always be brave
Benevolence-do good deeds
Respect-all according to their class
Honesty-in all dealings
Honor-maintained to the highest level
Loyalty-to your Lord and to the code of Bushido

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[5 FACTS]
Inventions of China

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Pasta-circa 2000 BCE

Crossbow- 5th Century BCE, Zhou Dynasty

Sun Tzu's The Art of War-circa 5th Century BCE, Warring States Period

Wheelbarrow-3rd Century BCE, Qin Dynasty

Horse Collar- 2nd Century BCE, Han Dynasty

Writing Paper- 1st Century CE, Han Dynasty

Blast Furnace- 1st Century CE, Han Dynasty

Cast Iron- 2nd Century CE, Han Dynasty

Seismograph- 2nd Century CE, Han Dynasty

Cast Iron Plow- 2nd Century CE, Han Dynasty

Fishing Reel- 2nd Century CE, Han Dynasty

Ships Rudder-3rd Century CE, Period of Disunity

Matches-6th Century CE, Period of Disunity

Porcelain- 6th Century CE, Sui Dynasty

Toilet Paper- 6th Century CE, Sui Dynasty

Gunpowder-7th Century CE, T'ang Dynasty

Fireworks-7th Century CE, T'ang Dynasty

Brandy-7th Century CE, T'ang Dynasty

Woodblock Printing- 8th Century CE, T'ang Dynasty

Paper Money-8th Century CE, T'ang Dynasty

Bicycle Chain-10th Century CE, Song Dynasty

Movable Type-11th Century CE, Song Dynasty

Mechanical Clock-11th Century CE, Song Dynasty

Compass-12th Century CE, Song Dynasty

Medical Encyclopedia-12th Century CE, Song Dynasty

Windmill-12th Century CE, Song Dynasty

Guns-13th Century CE, Yuan Dynasty