PROJECT: COMPARISON MATRIX
In this unit, you've learned about the history of Asia from 1000 to 1500 A.D. This includes the history of China, Japan, and the Southeast Asian states of Champa, Angkor, and Dai Viet. You should now be able to describe the social, political, religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of each.

In Europe, the period in-between 1000-1500 A.D was the Middle and Late Middle Ages. Like Europe, Japan had a feudal society, whereby a weak government led to a system of needed protection in times of conflict. Feudalism developed in both areas as a result of the lack of a strong government. You will find similarities and differences (including the feudal systems) between these two worlds. China, on the other hand, experienced the dynasties of the Mongols and Genghis Kahn. In southwest Asia, places like Champa, Angkor, and Dai Viet experienced conflict and warfare.

All of these civilizations have similarities and differences, even though they had different cultures.

For this project, you'll be asked to apply this knowledge as you make comparisons between Asia and Europe.

OBJECTIVES
Compare and contrast the characteristics of Europe, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia during the time period 1000 to 1500 A.D.
Complete a comparison matrix.