the Silla unite Korea Flashcards
how did ancient korea spread
the Goguryeo ruled north panache the southeast, each expanded its borders by conquering neighbours. each also had an organised military and a king who passed on his rule to a descendant. aristocracies made up tribal chiefs developed in each kingdom dividing society into distinct social classes. although three kingdoms had many things in common they often fought one another
how did buddhist monks spread ideas
Chinese culture spread the korean kingdoms partly through the travels of buddhist mocks. Chinese monks arrived on peninsula hoping share teachings of buddhism. religion appealed koreans especially people the elite and ruling classes. koreans monks influenced by china brand of buddhism then traveled to both china and India. to learn more.
the Silla take Control
600s the Silla with help of china’s Tang emperor were able to conquer and defeat the Paekche and the Koguryo. Silla’s conquests helped unify the peninsula under one government and social structure. Silla was so closely connected to the tang dynasty that Korean elites used Chinese s their written language
economic and cultural powerhouse
silla turned korea inot adn economic ans culutral center one of the most advanced civilisation in the worlds time. Silla established trade network between japan, china, and India, rich and powerful who lived Silla’s capital were learned buddhist teachings high culture medicine astronomy metal casting casting and textile manufacturing also flourished
