Vocab
A form of printing in which an entire page is carved into a block of wood, which is covered with ink & then pressed against paper to make a copy of the page
Chinese philosopher whose teachings focused on ethics, or proper behavior
Who is Confucius?
This followed the teachings of Confucius, but also emphasized spiritual matters
What is neo-Confucianism?
Chinese people took comfort in this during the Period of Disunion; they hoped they could escape suffering & achieve peace
What is Buddhism?
The 3 main countries that China spread its culture to
What are Korea, Japan, & Vietnam?
The spread of cultural traits from one region to another
What is cultural diffusion?
Grandson of Genghis Khan who completed the Mongol conquest of China
Who is Kublai Khan?
What are civil service examinations?
Waterway begun by the Sui dynasty that linked northern and southern China
What is the Grand Canal?
The Vietnamese were forced to do/have this under Chinese rule
What is Chinese system of government?
What is Chinese fashion?
A pale green glaze that coats porcelain items
What is celadon?
Vietnamese sisters who raised an army & briefly drove the Chinese out of Vietnam
Who are the Trung Sisters?
service as a government official
What is civil service?
What is the Period of Disunion?
The dynasty formed when rebels overthrew the Silla kingdom in Korea
What is the Koryo dynasty?
A policy of avoiding contact with other countries
What is isolationism?
Famous sailor of the Ming Dynasty; went on many goodwill voyages
Who is Zheng He?
body of unelected government officials
The only woman to rule China; kept China stable and prosperous
Who is Empress Wu?
This is a Koryo dynasty invention
What is pottery?
What is metal moveable type?
An educated member of the government
What is a scholar-official?
Believed to be China's greatest female poet
Who is Li Qingzhao?
A benefit enjoyed by scholar-officials
What is wealth?
What is respect?
What are reduced penalties?
What is admiration?
These are the 3 dynasties that came about once China reunified
What are the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties?
These people brought elements of Chinese culture into other Asian countries
Who are traders & missionaries?