the spread of chinese civilization
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Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. The Spread of Chinese Civilization. I. Introduction. Other Societies in East Asia: Korea, Vietnam, and Japan Developed ??? And ??? Involved in world trade patterns Deeply influenced by… Invasion Trade Religion. Partner Discussion Question. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Spread of Chinese Civilization
Korea, Vietnam, and Japan
I. Introduction
A. Other Societies in East Asia: Korea, Vietnam, and Japan
1. Developed ??? And ???2. Involved in world trade patterns3. Deeply influenced by…
a) Invasionb) Tradec) Religion
Partner Discussion Question
With Korea, Vietnam, and Japan being geographically, culturally, and economically close to China, what effect did this relationship have on these areas relationships with other areas/peoples of the world during the period 600 to 1450 CE?
I. Introduction
B.Links emphasized…BUT…
1.Korea and Japan2.Vietnam
II. Korea
A. The Three Kingdoms1. Formed during the 2nd century2. Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla
B. Religion diffused from China to Korea
C. The Silla Dynasty (668 to late 9th century)
1. Chinese invasion2. Tributary or vassal state
a) Great autonomyb) Expanded trade
Partner Discussion Question
Given China’s military superiority over Korea, why do you think the Tang emperor allowed this level of autonomy to the Koreans but not to other regions within his empire?
II. Korea
D. Similarities with Chinese Civilization1. Confucianism and Buddhism2. Examination system
E. Differences with Chinese Civilization1. Confucianism and Buddhism2. Bureaucracy still…3. Social classes
F. Arts and Technology
III. Vietnam
A. Han and Tang invasions1. Resistance and Rebellion2. Absorbed Chinese culture and
technology3. Imitated administrative
system and bureaucracy4. Spread of Buddhism
III. Vietnam
B. Differences with Chinese Civilization1. Own sophisticated culture
a) Languageb) Villagec) Familyd) Womene) Religionf) Literature
Language
Chữ nôm “Characters of
talking” Translation of
Chinese characters to Vietnamese sounds
Partner Discussion Questions
What were some possible reasons why the Vietnamese were able to resist or not fully embrace certain aspects of Chinese civilization? Think in terms of geography, culture, economics, etc.
IV. Japan
A. Isolation1. Development of small states2. Language and religion
a) ShintoismB. Interaction with the Tang
Dynasty1. Yamato clan2. Imitation of Chinese government
IV. Japan
C. Heian Era (794-1185CE)1. Mid-8th century
a) Confucianism and Buddhism established…BUT…
b) Chinese culture had spreadi. Architectureii. Shrines
2. Fujiwara familya) Largest state in Japan
i. Modeled on China’s government
b) Appreciated Chinese culture
IV. Japan
C. Heian Era3. Literature - The Tale of Genji
a) Written about 1000 CE by a noblewoman – Murasaki Shikibu
b) Court life of the Fujiwara familyi. “Prince Genji”
c) World’s first novel
The Tale of Genji
Partner Discussion Question
What do you think is the most surprising (maybe due to the time period) aspect of the publication of the Tale of Genji?
IV. Japan
C. Heian Era4. By the Mid-1100’s
a) Rise of the warrior classb) Conflict between warriors
i. Minamoto Family
c) The Shogun
D. Japanese Feudalism1. Establishment of the “bakufu”2. Feudal political structure
a) No elaborate bureaucracy
Partner Discussion Question
In what ways is the Japanese feudal order similar to the social/political order of China? How is different?
IV. Japan
E. Warrior Mentality1. Shogun – Military governor2. Daimyo – Regional
war-lords/strongmen3. Samurai – Professional warrior class
a) “Way of the warrior” = Bushidob) Seppuku (or hari-kiri)
F. Internal turmoil