Chapter 10- Inner + E Asia Flashcards
(29 cards)
What influence did Buddhism have an kings and emperors? Page 246
It told them they needed to create a harmonious Buddhist society among the people and prevent them from harm
Why is the Tang Empire considered “cosmopolitan”? Page 247
It was an info. and comm. hub that help different ideas of Buddhism spread
Why was Chang’an important? Page 247
Part of tributary system
What were some of innovations of Chinese Mariners? Page 250
Commercial strips that carried two 2x than the contemporary ships the Mediterranean Sea
What did the sea routes from the Red Sea and Persian Gulf bring to East Asia? Page 250
The plague of Justinian
List seven items/ideas that were imported into Tang China. Page 250
- Cotton from C Asia
- Grape wine from W Asia
- Sugar and spices from India
- Clothing designs from N China
- Silk designs from C Asia and Islamic world
- Wearing robes from Turks in C Asia
- Ceramic some paintings from C Asia and Islamic world
What is the original homeland of the Turks? Page 251
Modern Mongolia
China became the sole provider of what? Page 251
Porcelain
In what areas does the Uighurs excel ? Page 251
Murchinson scribes
What happened to Tibetan king when he tried to eliminate the influence of monasteries? Page 252
He was assassinated by Buddhist monks
What are two reasons for the decline of the Tang? Page 253-4
Rebellions and dictators
How did the Tang begin to see Buddhism? Page 252
As undermining Confucianism
What three states arose after the fall of the Tang? Page 254
- Song Empire in C China
- Liao Empire of Khitan in N
- Mental People in W China
On what did the Liao pride themselves? What did they specialize in military? Page 254- 5
Pastoral traditions
The Song came close to initiating what? Page 255
An Industrial Rev.
What did the Chinese scholars developed during the role of the song? Page 256
Factions, a precise calendar, the compass, and timekeeping
What did Neo-Pearson is a reemphasize? Who is the ideal human? Page 258
Emphasize moral and social responsibility. Ideal human was a sage (person who could pursue mental stability and peace when dealing with trouble)
What were the civil service exams? Who recorded? Page 258-9
Test of knowledge on Confucian classics, econ.management, and foreign policy. Recruited anyone who was talented, mostly wealthy
What did movable type accomplish? Discuss at least three things. Page 259
- Opportunity to take the civil service exam
- Chance to get government positions
- Help people learn about agriculture
What did the “crush of people” require the government to do? Page 259
Waste management, water supply, and firefighting.
What was the interregional credit called him on the Song people? Page 259
“Flying money”
What physical restriction were women subjected to under the Song? page 259-60
Foot binding
What caused the spreader Confucianism throughout the stager? Page 261
The Chinese writing system
Describe the process of woodblock printing. Page 261
- Read the text on thin paper
- Paste upside down on the wood block
- Carve wooden service surrounding characters
