Ming Dynasty and Asia Regions Quiz

Last Han Chinese dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644.

Promoted domestic agriculture, reducing reliance on foreign trade.

Ming China introduced crops like corn and peanuts that increased yields.

Established with European merchants, extending Chinese tech globally.

Conflicts with Portuguese and Spanish traders led to expulsion of foreigners.

Includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and others, bordered by Himalayas and Indian Ocean.

Decline in the 18th century allowed British Empire expansion in South Asia.

Region includes mainland and maritime areas, like Cambodia and Indonesia.

Arrived from 1500s through 1800s, mostly to coastal areas first.

Buddhism and Islam persisted despite European cultural imposition.

Started by Siddhartha Gautama, teaches spiritual asceticism.

Most conservative branch of Buddhism, emphasizes the original teachings of Buddha.

Greater Vehicle, emphasizes bodhisattvas seeking enlightenment for all.

A being who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

Buddhist texts recognized by Mahāyāna but not by Theravada.

Divided into Southeast, South, East, and Central/West Asia.

Expanded through Anatolia, Balkans, and Egypt in the 17th century.

Manchu-led dynasty that ruled China from 1644 to 1912.

Ruled much of India from 1526 to 1857 before decline.

Held influence over East Asia and parts of Southeast Asia until 1945.

Depicts geographical features and political boundaries in historic Asia.

Established stability and culture that influenced Asia well beyond its borders.

Local traditions and religions remained despite European encroachment.

Includes practices that spread throughout Northern Asia.

Was referred to as Nanyang by Chinese mapmakers.

Term used by Arab explorers for Southeast Asia, signifying 'land below the winds.'

Ruled China from 1368 to 1644, lasting almost 300 years.

Focused on promoting domestic agriculture over foreign trade.

Ming China introduced crops that significantly increased yields.

Established connections with European traders, extending technology globally.

Negative encounters led to restricting foreign influence in China.

Includes countries like China, Japan, and Korea, and is part of a larger region.

Traders mainly arrived in coastal regions from 1500s to 1800s.

Local religious beliefs remained intact despite European influence.

Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha, taught spiritual key principles.

A movement encouraging all to become bodhisattvas, originated in India.

A being aspiring to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all.

Recognized texts unique to Mahāyāna, focusing on bodhisattvas.

Divided into Southeast, South, East, and Central/West Asia.

Ruled China from 1644 to 1912 after the Ming.

Controlled much of India from 1526 to 1857, eventually declining.

Dominated East Asia and parts of Southeast Asia until 1945.

Displays ancient geographical features and historic boundaries.

Established cultural and political stability that affected broader Asia.

Includes unique traditions developed in Northern Asia.

Referred to as Nanyang by Chinese mapmakers historically.

Zīrbād or Zīrbādāt meant 'land below the winds.'