Chapter 18 Flashcards
Neo-Confucianism
Emphasized tradition, authority, and harmony at the expense of innovation
The era of Tang and Song rule in China was known as
Golden ages of Chinese culture and accomplishments
The technological advance which facilitated Chinese overseas trade was
Maritime tools such as the junk
In order to facilitate the Chinese commercial revolution during the Tang and Song dynasties, all of these institutions were first developed except
Coins
Both footbinding in China and the harem and veil in Islam
Symbolized the increasing subordination of women to men
The invention of explosive powder (gunpowder) in China
Had little initial impact on warfare
The high level of Chinese literacy was due to
The invention of movable-type printing and cheap paper
Real government in Japan after the 11th century rested with
Shoguns or military governors
The typical pattern for relations between China and its neighbours during the post-classical period was
For these states to acknowledge Chinese superiority and pay tribute but remain independent
The French in the 1950s and the Americans in the 1960s could have predicted the Vietnamese would resist foreign invasions and defeat invaders because
Vietnam’s war of independence against China and the Mongols lasted 1,000 years in order to achieve freedom
They key link for the conduit of Chinese culture to Japan and Korea was
Buddhism
