China Flashcards
What was the Sui’s greatest impact on the Economy of China?
The Grand Canal
What was the Tang Plan to avoid the concentration of land in the hands of the wealthy?
The Equal-Field System, 1/5th of the land became hereditary, while the rest became available for redistribution.
What is the best example of patriarchy in Song China?
Foot binding
What was the most influential Chinese naval invention?
The magnetic compass “south-pointing needle”
What was the Kowtow?
A ritual prostration: subordinates knelt before the emperor and touched their foreheads to the ground.
What was the purpose of the Tang, Imperial service exam?
To recruit government officials
What traditional Chinese terms did Buddhist Missionaries use to explain their philosophy?
dharma —-> dao
nirvana —-> wuwei
What was the most popular school of Buddhism in China?
Chan Buddhism
What factors contributed to the weakening of the Song Dynasty?
Financial & Military problems
What was the most influential crop introduced during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Fast-ripening rice.
What was Japanese Zen Buddhism based on?
The Silla Dynasty
What was the relationship between the Chinese and Vietnamese?
Very tense
What were Japanese mounted warriors known as?
Samurai
What was the title of the Military Governor who ruled in place of the Japanese Emperor?
Shogun
