China
What were the reasons for the emperor of China starting Zhenghe’s journeys? (4)
To expand China's influence oversears
To show off China's power and wealth
Give gifts
Trade
How was power distributed differently in the Sengoku period versus the Edo period?
During the Sengoku period, power was distributed among the daimyo around the country. In the Edo period, power was centralized by the shogun.
What influences did China have on Goryeo Korea?
glazed ceramics, the civil service exam, and Neo-confucianism
Why is SE Asia's geography important to other Eastern civilizations and itself.
SE asia is a link between India and China. SE Asian civilizations rely on port cities that are very important for trade.
What did the Dutch and the Portuguese want?
God, Glory, Goods
What were some possible causes of the end of the treasure ships?
Neo-confucianism sees merchants and trading as unworthy
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A form of pop culture that became popular during the Edo period is...
Ukiyo-e, or Japanese wood-block printing
How was the selecting of government positions different in Korea?
In Korea, only members of the upper class could take part in the civil service examination.
Define cultural diffusion.
The spreading and merging of cultures.
When did Europeans arrive in Japan?
During the Sengoku period
What factors played a role in Ming withdrawal/isolationism?
Belief in Cultural superiority led to the idea that the world had nothing to offer
wars in the north and south drained resources and ending treasure voyages
large infrastructure projects in the north
high costs of treasure fleet
let the trade come to China
Ukiyo-e give us insights into what aspects of Edo culture and society?
Daily life, fantasy stories, travel
Who invaded Goryeo Korea and what were some effects of this invasion?
The Mongols invaded and imposed heavy tributes on Korea.
How did Indian culture influence SE Asia?
Spread religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism
What did the Europeans do when they arrived in China?
They were kicked out of GZ and set up an outpost in Macao. They traded goods between Japan, China and others.
What effects did Neo-Confucianism have on other countries?
Neo-Confucianism contributed to the social structure and organization of society in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and China. In these countries, it was meant to bring order and stability to society.
What causes led to Japan becoming more isolated in the Edo period and what were the two parts of the "closed country" policy?
Europeans arrived and spread Christianity, which ultimately led to rebellions.
Part 1: banning Japanese from leaving
Part 2: banning catholics from entering
What are the Tripitaka Koreana?
Buddhist text which were destroyed by the mongols (and later restored)
What interactions did China and SE Asia have?
Trade between SE Asia and China.
Confucianism spread to parts of SE Asia, especially Vietnam.
Chinese scholars visited SE Asia to study Buddhism.
What did the Europeans do when they arrived in Japan?
Which large infrastructure projects did the Ming dynasty create and/or expand?
Describe the Four divisions of society. Who was above these divisions? Who was below?
Samurai, Farming Peasants, Artisans, Merchants
Above: the emperor and the court
Below: "immoral" occupations such as actors, butchers, tanners, etc.
What were the landed aristocracy?
A system in place in Korea in which the upper class owns large amounts of land.
Describe the Borobudur and Angkor Was temples. What can we see about SE Asian kingdoms?
Strong influences from India, their wealth from taxing trade, connections between China and India