Japan Vietnam and Korea Flashcards

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What was the time period of the Sui Dynasty?

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589-618 CE

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2
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Who were the two main emperors of the Sui Dynasty?

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Wen Di and Yang Di

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What ideology was re-established as a guiding principle in the Sui Dynasty government?

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Confucianism

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4
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How did the Sui Dynasty use Buddhism?

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To unite China

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5
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What major infrastructure project did the Sui Dynasty develop?

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The Great Canal

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6
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What system of land management was used during the Sui Dynasty?

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Well-field system

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7
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What dynasty did the Sui Dynasty set the stage for?

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Tang Dynasty

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8
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What was the time period of the Tang Dynasty?

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618-907 CE

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9
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What land management system did the Tang Dynasty continue?

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Well-field system

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10
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What financial system did the Tang Dynasty establish?

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Mints and copper coins

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What was the purpose of state exams in the Tang Dynasty?

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To ensure competent government officials

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12
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What was a significant cultural aspect of the Tang Dynasty?

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A great age for art and culture

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13
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Who was Empress Wu?

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A significant figure in the Tang Dynasty known for her rule and influence

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14
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What was Empress Wu’s relationship with Taizong?

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She was his concubine and later his wife

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15
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How did Empress Wu rule during Gaozong’s reign?

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In his name from 655-683

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16
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What was Empress Wu known for regarding her rivals?

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Ruthless elimination of rivals and crushing dissent

17
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What did Empress Wu accomplish in Korea?

A

Conquered Korea

18
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What school of thought did Xuan Zang represent?

A

Consciousness Only School

19
Q

What did Fazang argue about sentient beings?

A

All sentient beings possess Buddha-nature

20
Q

What tradition did the civil service in Tang China revive?

A

Han tradition

21
Q

What was the population center shift during the Tang Dynasty?

A

Shifted to center and south

22
Q

What agricultural advancement contributed to population growth in the Tang Dynasty?

A

New strains of rice allowing for two harvests per year

23
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What significant battle occurred in 751?

A

Battle of Talas

24
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What was the time period of the Song Dynasty?

A

960-1279 CE

25
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What philosophical shift occurred during the Song Dynasty?

A

Drifted toward Neo-Confucianism

26
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What economic innovation was introduced during the Song Dynasty?

A

Paper money

27
Q

What was the population of China during the Song Dynasty?

A

120 million, about 1/4 of the world’s population at the time

28
Q

Who united the Central Asian Mongol tribes?

A

Genghis Khan

29
Q

What year did Genghis Khan embark on world conquest?

A

Ca. 1206 CE

30
Q

What was Genghis Khan known for in warfare?

A

Brutal warfare and scorched earth policies

31
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What dynasty did Khubilai Khan establish?

A

Yuan Dynasty

32
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What was a significant change in governance under Khubilai Khan?

A

Mongols needed to adapt to rule China

33
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What was the time period of the Ming Dynasty?

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1368-1644

34
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What was a major achievement of the Ming Dynasty regarding civil service?

A

Restoration of exams and heavy punishments

35
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What significant naval expedition was led by Zheng He?

A

He commanded a navy of 30,000 men on a single voyage

36
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What iconic structure was built during the Ming Dynasty?

A

Forbidden City