Post Classical Era Flashcards
What was the Sui Dynasty known for?
Reunified China after the fall of the Han and initiated major infrastructure projects like the Grand Canal.
What characterized the Tang Dynasty?
It was a golden age of culture, trade, and expansion; established the Tang Code, encouraged Buddhism, and fostered cosmopolitanism.
What advancements occurred during the Song Dynasty?
Economic and cultural advancements, rise of Neo-Confucianism, and a focus on scholar-bureaucrats.
What was the Southern Song Dynasty?
Continued Song rule after losing northern China to the Jin Dynasty.
Who founded the Jin Dynasty?
The Jurchen people founded the Jin Dynasty, which controlled northern China.
What was the Silla Kingdom’s significance?
Unified Korea and was influenced by Buddhism and Chinese culture.
What did the Koryo Dynasty achieve?
Established a centralized government influenced by Chinese institutions and Confucianism.
What was the Ly Dynasty known for?
Strengthened Vietnamese independence from China, promoted Buddhism, and developed a strong military.
What did the Yarlung Dynasty accomplish?
Established the Tibetan Empire and fostered Buddhist expansion under Songtsen Gampo.
What was the role of the Soga Clan in Japan?
Influential in bringing Buddhism and Chinese culture to Japan.
What defined the Heian Period in Japan?
It was the height of classical Japanese culture, influenced by Chinese Confucianism and Buddhism.
How did the Sui and Tang restore stability to China?
The Sui Dynasty reunified China and built infrastructure like the Grand Canal; the Tang expanded territory and promoted trade.
What is the legacy of the Mongols?
They established the largest land empire, facilitating trade and cultural exchange but also causing destruction.
What were the causes of cosmopolitanism in Tang China?
Expansion of trade, foreign influences like Buddhism and Islam, and a strong, diverse economy.
What was the relationship between the Jin and Song Dynasties?
The Jurchen Jin conquered northern China, forcing the Song to relocate south, leading to a strong economy in the south.
What caused the Commercial Revolution in China?
Agricultural innovations, improved trade networks, urbanization, and paper money.
What was the extent of Sinification in Tibet?
Tibet adopted Chinese Buddhism and political structures.
What was the extent of Sinification in Korea?
Korea adopted Chinese writing, Confucianism, and centralized government.
How did Vietnam respond to Sinification?
Vietnam adopted Confucian exams but resisted Chinese rule.
What was Japan’s approach to Sinification?
Japan modeled its government on China but kept Shinto religion.
What are examples of cultural diffusion in East Asia?
Spread of Buddhism from China to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam; woodblock printing and gunpowder technology spreading across Asia.
What is the Grand Canal?
A major waterway linking northern and southern China.
What is Tang Cosmopolitanism?
Cultural blending and openness to foreign influence during the Tang Dynasty.
What is terrace farming?
An agricultural technique used in China and Southeast Asia.
