1. + Chapter 11: China

3. + Genghis Khan Created the largest land empire the world saw until the British empire Solidified his power by ordering the execution of every male taller than the axle of a wagon wheel Rivals gave him the name Genghis Khan, meaning “universal ruler” 3 characteristics enabled him to conquer Asia: Brilliant organizer Gifted strategist Used cruelty as a weapon Birth name was Temujin in 1162 Died in 1227

5. + Japan. The best Asian country. “Land of the rising sun” Made up of 4,000 islands Most people live on four main islands Very mountainous: 12% is suitable for farming Shinto: thousands of local gods Divine spirits lived in nature: spirits called KAMI Unusually beautiful tree, rock, waterfall, mountain was considered home of a KAMI

6. + Culture Korean travelers brought Buddhism 8 th or 9 th century Buddhism was accepted in the country Some stuck with Shinto Japanese looked up to Chinese, sent missions to look at culture In 9 th century, Japan stopped because China had declined Shogun: military dictator. Kublai Khan sends two naval invasions. Fails at both, but drains Japanese money. Samurai become less loyal to country and more loyal to lords

7. + Cambodia/Vietnam Khmer Empire in Cambodia: Major power in Southeast Asia Peak of power: 1200 Angkor Wat Most of this region was influenced by India Least influenced: Vietnam Vietnam: dominated by China Vietnam broke away in 939

8. + Chapter 11 Review Let’s raise our grades!

9. + Sui, Tang, Song Finally ended by the Mongols The Three Dynasties

10. + Developments during these dynasties Mixing cast iron and wrought iron= steel Grand Canal completed under Sui Yangdi Gunpowder, porcelain Marco Polo visiting the capital city of Hangzhao: Playing cards and chess, paddlewheel boat and horseback riding, block printing

11. + Genghis Khan Unified China by overthrowing the Song dynasty His empire grows Genghis Khan dies, his empire is divided into khanates His grandson Kublai Khan sets up the first Mongol dynasty: Yuan

12. + Japan How did geography play a part in Japan’s history? Prince Shotoku: Wanted a centralized government under one ruler Emperor became divine Samurai: “Those who serve” Lived by a warrior code known as Bushido: “Way of the Warrior” Geography and Isolation

13. + Life in Japan What was the role of women? Traditional religion: Shinto Some turned to Buddhism Zen Buddhism: One way to achieve nirvana is through instant enlightenment or through long meditation

14. + Korea First Korean state founded by Tan’gun, whose father was a god and mother was a bear. Another legend says it was founded by a Chinese descendant Korea is on a peninsula, very mountainous like Japan Because of mountains and seas, Korea is isolated 3 rival kingdoms. Korea built Buddhist temples Koryu dynasty: succeeded the Silla from 935-1392 Modeled after China. Established civil service system, divided aristocracy. Mongols invaded in 1231, demanded 20,000 horses, clothing for 1 million soldiers, children and artists. Collapsed in 1360.

15. + India Buddhism: Theravada: “Teachings of the Elders” Mahayana: Heaven through devotion to Buddha Buddhism overcome by Islam Rajputs: Hindu warriors

16. + Southeast Asia “Golden islands” Vietnam historically influenced by China China wanted to make Vietnam a part of China Vietnam refused to give up its own culture Isolated from China by mountains and mosquitos Thailand (Burma) influenced by India Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia