On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions below. Make sure you read carefully and answer all parts of the questions. What characteristics might make a dynasty successful?

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions below. Make sure you read carefully and answer all parts of the questions. Write an essay explaining how external factors influenced East Asian kingdoms and dynasties between 1400 and 1800. Include several examples and discuss factors that had both negative and positive influences.

Write a paragraph explaining how the hostage system helped the shogunate control the daimyo.

Write a paragraph about the trading networks in the mainland states and archipelagos of Southeast Asia.

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions below. Make sure you read carefully and answer all parts of the questions. What was the Confucian ideal regarding families in China? What specific needs were families expected to meet?

How was clothing used to establish class in Chinese society?