China Flashcards

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Emperor Tang

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-Expanded central government of China
-Created the civil service examinations
-focused on agriculture
-expanded the Chinese empire
-was open to trade

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Theravada

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spiritual growth through silent meditation and self-discipline

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An Lushan Rebellion

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-Wanted to replace the Han Chinese military with non-Han Chinese
-Full on revolt
-lead by An Lu Shan

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Song Dynasty

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-Attempts to make peace with north china
-Monetary system, checks, printing, gunpowder, math, paper, compass
-did not successfully reclaim lost land
-south China became economically centered

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Korea + China

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-Bitter rivals
-Land aristocracy is highly valued in Korea
-Confucianism studied in Korea
-generally maintained political independence

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Vietnam + China

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-Adopted buddhism, confucianism, taoism, administrative techniques, examinations system, artistic and literary styles
-Was expected to fully assimilate into China but didn’t
-Was ruled by Chinese officials for ~1,000 years

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China + Japan

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Buddhism < Shintoism
Decentralization of government in Japan
Samurai were hired by Daimyo and received land

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7
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Mahayana

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spiritual growth for all beings and services

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Tibetan

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following steps to reach enlightenment

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Confucianism

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Created bureaucracy
Filial Piety
Very traditional especially with gender roles
Focused on the roles of people in society

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An Lushan

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A general
Sogdian (Iranian) and Turkish

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Significant Chinese innovations

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Gunpowder
Paper-making
Compass
Moveable printing blocks

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