China

Question 1

Emperor Tang

Answer 1

-Expanded central government of China
-Created the civil service examinations

Question 2

Branches of Buddhism

Answer 2

-Theravada : spiritual growth through silent meditation and self-discipline
-Mahayana : spiritual growth for all beings and services
-Tibetan : following steps to reach enlightenment

Question 2

An Lushan Rebellion

Answer 2

-An Lushan was Iranian/Turkish general
-Wanted to replace the Han Chinese military with non-Han Chinese
-Full on revolt

Question 3

Song Dynasty

Answer 3

-Attempts to make peace with north china
-Monetary system, checks, printing, gunpowder, math, paper, compass

Question 4

Korea + China

Answer 4

-Bitter rivals
-Land aristocracy is highly valued in Korea
-Confucianism studied in Korea

Question 5

Vietnam + China

Answer 5

-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

Question 6

China + Japan

Answer 6

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