Name:Date:Band:Semester 2, Unit 1: China, Ottoman Empire, JapanDirections: All homework will be collected and checked throughout the unit. All assigned

homework assignments will be posted on the board in the beginning of class. Please write on the TOP of the page your name, the band and the homework

number on each assignment. Your homework will be graded on a scale of 1-4 (4 being the highest grade possible). You are responsible for making sure that that your homework is handed in on time. If

you are absent, it is your responsibility to make sure that you make up your homework assignment and hand it in. Late homework will be accepted, but points will be deducted.

One sentence answers are not acceptable, nor are incomplete assignments, lists, charts, unless stated in the directions to do so. All answers need to be complete and thorough. All of your answers MUST be in your own words.

Multiple Choice : **MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS: 1- WHAT ARE THE KEY WORDS IN THE QUESTION THAT HELP YOU? 2- WHICH ANSWERS CAN YOU RIGHT AWAY ELIMINATE? 3-WHAT IS THE ANSWER?-- *WRITE THE CORRECT NUMBER AND THE

WORD/PHRASE*.

HW #1: Trade Networks and Silk Road

1. This map shows that the Silk Road(1) crossed both Africa and Asia(2) was located primarily in Asia(3) followed a single route(4) started in Khotan

2. The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Budhism along the Silk Roads are examples of

(1) cultural diffusion(2) self sufficiency(3) ethnocentrism(4) desertification

HW #2: Ming Dynasty1. Define: a. Great Wall of China b. Cultural Diffusion c. Zheng He d. Ethnocentrism

HW #3: Ottoman Empire1. Complete Map (Separate Page)2. Define: a. Janissaries b. Sultan c. Suleiman the Magnificent d. Millets

HW #4: Religious Comparison1. Define: a. animism b. Daoism c. Shinto d. Polytheism 2. What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?(1) emphasis on harmony with nature(2) monotheistic belief systems(3) belief in the idea of nirvana(4) reliance on the teachings of the Vedas

HW #5: Mongols1. Define: a. conquer 2. Using the document below, how did the Mongols create such a large empire?To the north of China is a large land called Mongolia. The people who live there are called Mongols. They were nomads, and were organized in small groups (tribes). They wandered over their lands with horses, sheep, camels, oxen, and goats. They were also skilled at using the bow and arrow. In 1206 C.E. a great chief took power over all the Mongols. His name was Genghis Khan. Khan was a title given to rulers. Genghis Khan believed that he was destined to rule a great empire. He built a huge army of Mongol soldiers. They conquered many lands including parts of China, Russia, Persia, and India. They were the first foreign (not Chinese) group to get control of all of China. They also returned trade to the Silk Road. Genghis Khan had little education. Yet, he was clever and ruthless. With soldiers on horseback, he swept across the countryside. The thunder of hooves of Mongol horses was a terrifying sound. The Mongols were among the fiercest conquerors in history. If any city in their path tried to fight, the Mongols showed no mercy. Every single person in the city would be killed.

HW#8: Japanese Geography1. Complete Map (Separate Page)2. Which geographic characteristic of Japan most influenced its decision to engage in imperialism in

the early to mid-20th century?(1) mountainous terrain(2) lack of natural resources(3) abundance of rivers(4) island location

HW #10: Japanese Religion/Shinto1. Define the following words: a. Kami b. meditation c. nirvana2. What is one way in which Shinto and Daoism are similar?

1. emphasis on harmony with nature 2. monotheistic belief systems 3. belief in the idea of nirvana 4. reliance on the teachings of the Vedas

3. Which fact relating to early Japan was a result of the other three?1. Japan experienced earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 2. The Japanese developed a nature-based belief called Shinto. 3. Tsunamis and typhoons sometimes destroyed coastal Japanese villages. 4. Mountains are found throughout the islands of Japan.

HW #11: Japanese Feudalism1. Define: a. Feudalism b. daimyo c. samurai d. bushido

2. The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar in that both systems:

1. Promoted social mobility2. Developed a rigid class structure3. Encouraged the people to take part in government4. Resulted in economic opportunities for the lower classes

3. The code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to the1. Belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus2. Practice of chivalry by European knights3. Teachings of Judaism4. Theory of natural rights of the Enlightenment writers

HW #12: Japanese Isolationism1. Define: a. Closed Country Edict b. Tokugawa Shogunate2. During the feudal period of Japanese history, the emperor had mainly symbolic authority. Which statement best explains the reason for this situation?

(1) Power had been granted to shoguns and daimyos.(2) Communist guerillas had destabilized domestic political institutions.(3) A democratic constitution prevented the emperor from centralizing authority.(4) American occupation forces had undermined the belief in the emperor’s divinity

3. One way Japanese feudalism during the Tokugawa shogunate was different from European feudalism is that during this period of Japanese feudalism

(1) political power was more centralized(2) foreign missionaries were welcomed(3) emperors were overthrown in coups d’état(4) most wealthy merchants were able to attain high social status

HW #8: Ottoman Empire Map

Directions: Use the website to create a map to show the extent of the Ottoman Empire.http://www.istanbulclues.com/ottoman-empire-maps-and-facts/Countries

France Spain Hungary Bulgaria Greece Crimea Antolia Syria Arabia Egypt Persia

Cities: Lisbon Cordoba Fez Algiers Venice Rome Tunis Tripoli Vienna Belgrade Athens Istanbul Ankara Cairo

Aswan Mecca Medina Tabriz Bagdad

Bodies of Water Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea Black Sea Caspian Sea Arabian Sea Aral Sea Red Sea

Territories Added Labels (Different Color for each expansion

Ottoman Turks, 1300 Added 1300-1459 Added 1359-1451 Added 1451-1481 Added 1512-1520 Added 1520-1566 Added 1566-1583 Draw boundary around greatest extent of

Ottoman EmpireCreate Key

City Symbol Colors of expansions Capital (Star) Compass Rose Title

Name:Date:Band:HW#9: Japan’s Geography (50pts)1. Label the following bodies of water (7pts):

a. Sea of Japanb. Pacific Oceanc. Phillipine Sead. Inland Seae. Korea Straightf. Sea of Okhotskg. East China Sea

2. Locate and label the four major islands/regions of Japan (9 pts):a. Hokkaidob. Tohokuc. Chubud. Kantoe. Kinkif. Chugokug. Shikokuh. Kyushui. Okinawa

3. Locate Tokyo (Capital) with a star and label it (2pt)4. Locate and label the following Cities of Japan with a

dot (13 pts)a. Sapporob. Sendaic. Chibad. Saitamae. Kawasaki

f. Yokohamag. Nagoyah. Kyotoi. Kobej. Osakak. Hiroshimal. Fukukam. Naha

5. 5 Major Volcanos and location of each (5 pts)a. Mt. Asamab. Sakurajimac. Mt. Unzend. Mt. Asoe. Mt. Fuji

6. Label 3 Rivers (3 pts)a. Ishikari Riverb. Shinano Riverc. Tone River

7. Make sure your map contains a compass rose(1pt)

**Use the following resources to help you complete your map**:

http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/explore/regions/ index.html

http://con-news.com/picalsd/map-japan-volcanoes

Other:a. Color sea/water blue (2pts)b. Color different regions all different colors (4pts)c. Neatness (4pts)

Extra Credit (S2U1L2): Follow the Directions Below to Make a Paper Crane: (10 Points)

Take a selfie with your crane and cut and paste below.Create up to 5 total origami for 50 points total extra credit:http://www.origami-instructions.com/