Chapter 23 Flashcards
Who is Ado?
The Indian monk that brought Buddhism to Silla.
Who is Chijung?
He came to Silla’s throne in 500. He turned Silla into a
strong nation.
Who is Jangsu?
Son of the Goguryeon, transformed Goguryeo from conquered lands into a unified state. He ruled for 79 years, earning the nickname “The Long Lived.”
Who is Feng?
A Chinese widow and grandmother to Wei Xiaowen, shared power with him. Together, they changed the Bei Wei court to follow more Chinese traditions.
Who is Wei Xeiwon?
Emperor of Bei Wei at age 4, began transforming the kingdom into a Buddhist, Chinese-influenced state. He later moved the capital to Luoyang.
. How did Wei Xiaowen and Feng transform the Bei Wei court into a Chinese court?
Chinese officials were given top government positions. The traditional Xianbei dress and language were banned, and only Chinese was allowed at court
In what way was Confucianism important for the formation
of the Bei Wei government?
Confucianism provided a model for a well-ordered and structured state hierarch.
Explain the legendary Buddhist origins of Kung Fu.
During Wei Xiaowen’s rule, the Shaolin Monastery was founded on Mount Song by the Indian monk Batuo. Monks there practiced physical exercises to aid in meditation. According to legend, Bei Wei generals noticed these exercises, saw their potential for combat, and incorporated them into the early foundations of kung fu.
Why did Wei Xiaowen want to move the capital?
T o transform Bei Wei into a fully Chinese kingdom.
Describe the Bei Wei capital city of Luoyang at its peak.
-Luoyang had a population of over half a million people.
-The city had walls that were eighty feet thick.
-There were five hundred Buddhist monasteries located in Luoyang.
-Only Chinese was spoken, and many Chinese classics were gathered in the city.
Why were Baekje and Silla alarmed by the move of the Goguryeon capital to Pyongyang?
The move indicated a new focus on expanding to the south. Despite Baekje and Silla preparing for war with the Goguryeo, Jangsu was able to attack the capital city of Baekje.
Who brought Buddhism to Silla?
Buddhism came to Silla with the Indian monk Ado.
