Chapter 10- Inner + E Asia Flashcards
What influence did Buddhism have an kings and emperors? Page 246
It told them they needed to create a harmonious Buddhist society among the people and prevent them from harm
Why is the Tang Empire considered “cosmopolitan”? Page 247
It was an info. and comm. hub that help different ideas of Buddhism spread
Why was Chang’an important? Page 247
Part of tributary system
What were some of innovations of Chinese Mariners? Page 250
Commercial strips that carried two 2x than the contemporary ships the Mediterranean Sea
What did the sea routes from the Red Sea and Persian Gulf bring to East Asia? Page 250
The plague of Justinian
List seven items/ideas that were imported into Tang China. Page 250
- Cotton from C Asia
- Grape wine from W Asia
- Sugar and spices from India
- Clothing designs from N China
- Silk designs from C Asia and Islamic world
- Wearing robes from Turks in C Asia
- Ceramic some paintings from C Asia and Islamic world
What is the original homeland of the Turks? Page 251
Modern Mongolia
China became the sole provider of what? Page 251
Porcelain
In what areas does the Uighurs excel ? Page 251
Murchinson scribes
What happened to Tibetan king when he tried to eliminate the influence of monasteries? Page 252
He was assassinated by Buddhist monks
What are two reasons for the decline of the Tang? Page 253-4
Rebellions and dictators
How did the Tang begin to see Buddhism? Page 252
As undermining Confucianism
What three states arose after the fall of the Tang? Page 254
- Song Empire in C China
- Liao Empire of Khitan in N
- Mental People in W China
On what did the Liao pride themselves? What did they specialize in military? Page 254- 5
Pastoral traditions
The Song came close to initiating what? Page 255
An Industrial Rev.
