China Flashcards
Bureaucracy
Worlds first meritocracy based on skill and education
Began in Qin dynasty, expanded in Song dynasty
What actions threaten Chinese dynasties success?
Bad rulers, higher taxes which weakened the power of the emperor, and natural disasters
Daoism
Religion that heavily influenced science
Focuses on natural elements and nature which helped create medicine
Confucianism
A philosophy/religion which shaped Chinese society and emphasized hierarchy, filial piety, morality, and social harmony
Filial piety
Respect for elders like obeying them, taking care of them, and providing for them
Buddhism
One of worlds largest religions
Originated in Northern India
Brought to China during Han dynasty
Life is suffering, to end suffering, end greed and human craving
Tea drinking
Originated in China and spread to neighbors through missionaries, traders, and physicians along the silk roads monasteries
Foot binding
Chinese custom of breaking and binding young girls’ feet to show obedience and made sure they sat still
Patriarchy
Social system where men dominate and are superior to women, leading to oppression against women socially and economically
Advent
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or advent
Prosperity
The state of being successful in material terms
Revered
To feel deep respect or admiration
Reverence
Deep respect for someone or something
Silk road
Served as major exchange route not only for goods but art, religion, culture, ideas, and technology
Where China was introduced to fruits, crops, herbs, and medicine
Grand canal
Connected the north and south in order to transport food and goods
Helpful because south was a robust agricultural area
Gunpowder
Lead to development of cannons, rockets, bombs, and mines and made China’s technology and a world leader
Block printing
Made publishing and spreading texts easier which allowed printers to make copies at a low cost
Improved literacy
Became form of entertainment
Paper making
As a cheaper and more convenient material than bamboo, paper helped improve literacy and literature
Used for packing and making hats too
Champa rice
Drought resistant, flood resistant, and capable of yielding too harvests a year which contributed to population growth
Compass
Helped navigation which allowed ships to travel faster and expanded their trade routes
Porcelain
Created new jobs for people and advanced everything from shipbuilding to painting and improved trade because other countries valued it
Steel and iron production
Created jobs for people and lead to technological advancements like building nails and tools for statues and bridges and armor for the army
Junks
Used by merchants to carry goods along rivers or canals which improved trade
Stern rudder
Helped people steer easier through crowded harbors, narrow channels, and river rapids which improved trade
Textiles
Along with clothing were major exports for china which helped economy grow
Monetary system
Increase demand for imports
Centralized feudalism
When the king gives up a unit of land to control in exchange for military service. The Shogun, head of military, rules “under the emperor”, but really has all the control
Samurai
Member of the hereditary military nobility which was the highest ranking social caste of the Edo period
Fought with variety of weapons to arrows, bows, spears, and guns, but their main weapon was the sword
Explain another way Japan retained their own identity
Didn’t adapt foot binding
Didn’t fully adapt Buddhism or patriarchal system
Stopped participating in the tribute system
Valued military over intellect
2 ways China influenced Vietnam
Introduced tea drinking, mandate of heaven, and civil service exam
Participated in China’s tribute system
2 ways Vietnam was different from China
Have women more rights/less patriarchal system
Overthrew Chinese government with rebellions
