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The Asian World 400-1500 A.D. By: Jacob Wasem and Cameron Pederson

__5 Important Terms__ __Firelance__ - flamethrower that was used in battle, eventually developed into the cannon, __Footbinding__ - (wealthy classed girls), feet tied with linen strips and toes tucked underneath, bones of feet would break and heal bunched together __Kamikaze__ - means (Divine Wind), 1281 saved Japan from Mongol invasion by Kublai Khan, ruined many of ships of Kublai Khan's force __Hara - Kari__ - cerimonial suicide, warriors would take knife and stick it in their stomach while twisting it around, someone would then cut their head off, warriors thought it was more honorable to take their own life then to dye in battle __Khanates__ - Mongol territories, Four parts to Mongol empire, (Khanate of the Great Khan, China), (Khanate of Jagatai, Turkey), (Golden Horde Empire, Russia), and (Khanate of Persia)

__5 Important People of The Asian World__ __Ghenghis Khan__ - "Universal Monarch", 1st Mongol Emperor in 1206, original name (Temuchin), the Great wall of China was built to keep him out, swore revenge when father was killed __Khublai Khan__ - "The Great Khan," grandson of Ghenghis, conquered all of China, founded the Yuan Dynasty, (Khanbaliq, the city of the Khan), (Xanadu, Palace of Khublai), Khublai Khan's fleet gets taken out by a Kamikaze while trying to invade Japan, died in 1294, Mongol Empire begins to fall __Amaterasu__ - "Sun Goddess," created Japan, gave 1st Emperor three gifts, (a mirror, a jewel, and a sword), all emperors recieve these __Francis Xavier__ - Jesuit Priest, brought Christianity to Japan, (300,000 Christians in 1600 AD), Shogun suspicious of Christian missionaries, shoguns expelled all Europeans from Japan and isolated Japan from the rest of the world __Marco Polo__ - (visits China 1271, From Venice, Italy), nicknamed the prince of Liars because no one believed his stories of China when he came home to Venice and told them, brough Pasta or chinese noodles to Italy, (The Travels of Marco Polo, Description of the World are both books on his travels)

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__Overview of Ancient India__ During the Sui Dynasty, following the Six Dynasties, Emperor Yang Chian started a major project to extend the Grand Canal. The canal when finished became 1000 miles long and linked the Yellow (Huang He) and Yangtze rivers. The next Dynasty of the Asian World was the Tang Dynasty, or better known as the dynasty where China became the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. The next Dynasty in Asian World History was the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty is where China became a unified state and fought off the invading Mongols. During this dynasty Neo-Confucianism was created which is the fulfillment in life from good moral principles. The next dyansty is the Yuan Dynasty. This dynasty was founded by Kublai Khan, or the "Wise Khan." The next dynasty was the Ming Dynasty. During this dynasty, Hung Wu drove the Mongols our of China. There were many designs and poetry advancements during the time period of the Asian World. Woodblock printing was invented along with china which was a fine pottery. Quiet Night Thoughts by Li Po was written along with The Diamond Sutra which was a Buddhist text and was the first printed book. The firelance was a flamethrower that was used in battle and eventually evolved into a cannon. Footbinding, a very bad but classy idea for the women of the Asian World, was where they would tie their feet with linen strips and tuck their toes underneath. Another high valued price that can sell for thousands of dollars today, is a Ming Vase. The Ming vases are worth so much money today because there are very few of them and once were destroyed but very few remain. Ghenghis Khan, the Universal Monarch, was the first Mongol Emperor in 1206. His original was Temuchin. When Ghenghis was young, he witnessed his dad's death and swore revenge. He led the Golden Horde, which was the Mongol cavalry or Horsemen from Hell who were the greatest nomadic fighting force of all time. The Golden Horde could ride up to 90 miles in one day and were known for their speed and mobility. The other Khan, Khublai Khan the grandson of Ghenghis, founded the Yuan Dynasty and conquers all of China. In 1281 Khublai Khan tried to invade Japan but was swept away by a Kamikaze or Divine wind.





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//**"Mans highest joy, is in victory:**// //**to conquer one's enemies,**// //**to pursue them, to deprive them**// //**of their possessions,**// //**to make their beloved weep,**// //**to ride their horses, and to**// //**embrace their wives and daughters!"**// //**-Ghenghis Khan-**//

__Timeline of Ancient India__ 589-615 AD - Sui Dynasty, followed the 6 Dynasties 618-907 AD - Tang Dynasty, dynasty where China became wealthiest and most powerful nation in world 683 AD - Empress Wu, required civil service exam for government workers 868 AD - The Diamond Sutra (Bhuddist text), 1st printed book 1153 AD - Ma Yu Ching's Bucket Chicken, worlds oldest restaurant 1271-1368 AD - Yuan Dynasty, Mongols control China, 1st foreign dynasty in China 1281 AD - Kamikaze saved Japan from Mongol invasion by Khublai Khan 1294 AD - Khublai Khan dies 1368-1644 AD -Ming Dynasty, Hung Wu a Buddhist monk drove Mongols out of China and founded the Ming Dynasty 1433 AD - China isolates itself from Europe and World

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