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.
What is woodblock printing?
An early printing technology developed in Tang China.
What is a pagoda?
A type of Buddhist temple architecture.
Who were the Jurchen?
An ethnic group that founded the Jin Dynasty.
What is gunpowder?
A Chinese invention that changed warfare.
What is the Tang Code?
A legal code that influenced East Asian law.
What was foot binding?
A social practice in Song China to enforce female beauty standards.
What was the Silk Road?
A major trade route connecting East and West.
What is the Civil Service Exam?
A Confucian-based examination for government officials.
What is Sinification?
The process of adopting Chinese culture.
Who was Emperor Yang Jian?
The founder of the Sui Dynasty.
What is the Equal Field System?
A land redistribution policy to prevent wealth concentration.
What is the Shinto religion?
The indigenous Japanese belief system.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
A revival of Confucianism during the Song era with Buddhist and Daoist elements.
Who was Emperor Taizong?
A key Tang ruler known for expanding China.
What was the Commercial Revolution in China?
An economic boom in Song China due to trade and innovations.
What is Buddhism?
A major religion spread through China and East Asia.
Who was General Song Taizu?
The founder of the Song Dynasty.
Who was Songtsen Gampo?
A Tibetan ruler who spread Buddhism.
Who was Wu Zetian?
The only female emperor of China, known for promoting Buddhism.
Who was Zhu Xi?
A key Neo-Confucian scholar.
What is an archipelago?
A group of islands, relevant to Japan.
What is the whirling dance?
A Buddhist religious practice.
Who were the scholar-bureaucrats?
Elite officials in the Chinese government.
What was Ch’ang-an?
The capital of Tang China, a major cultural center.
What was Hangzhou?
An economic hub of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Who was General An Lushan?
A military leader who led a rebellion against the Tang Dynasty.
What is cultural diffusion?
The exchange of ideas and technologies across East Asia.
