Studied by 19 peopleBased off the Unit 1 review posted in the Schoology folder. Additional information came from Heimler or AMCO (Labelled the other sources.)
List the 4 main Chinese dynasties relevant to this unit.
(APC)
Han, Sui, Tang, Song
(APC 1.1 video 1- 2:41)
Where is the Song dynasty located, and what other countries reside in the same area?
East Asia- China
Japan & Korea
Who is the emperor of the Song Dynasty?
Emperor Song taizu
(AMSCO page 3)
Define Hangzhou
A city in Eastern China named capital during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
List the significant qualities of Champa rice
Drought resistant
Fast-ripening
2x harvest rate
(ASMCO page 4-5)
Explain the importance of Champa rice.
Champa rice helped rice grow in typically difficult regions (lowlands, hills, etc) because it was drought resistant. It grew quickly allowing farmers to have a summer and winter harvest producing more profit.
(AMSCO: Page 4-5)
Define Confucianism
Society was hierarchal and composed of unequal relationships. The goal was to create harmony by following your role.
(Heimler 1.1 video)
How is Confucianism a historical continuity?
The revival of Confucianism is a historical continuity between ancient China and the Song period, but it also illustrates innovation.
(Heimler 1.1 video- 2.41)
“but it also illustrates innovation“
Explain how the revival of the CSE is an innovation.
The CSE was modified and adapted to the contemporary purposes of the Song.
(Heimler 1.1 video -2:41)
How was Confucianism implemented in China’s gov’t?
Through the CSE- Civil Service Examination.
(AMSCO page 3)
Define bureaucracy
Elected government officials who carry out the will of the emperor.
Define meritocracy and its role in the CSE.
Being awarded based on knowledge and skill instead of connections.
The CSE used Confucianism texts to test the knowledge of the men who took it.
What system was Confucianism based on?
Filial piety
(Heimler 1.1 video)
Define filial piety
Love and respect towards ancestors, parents, and also the emperor.
(Heimler 1.1 video)
Define these two qualities shared in all forms of Buddhism:
4 Noble Truths
8-Fold Path
(https://www.lionsroar.com/what-are-the-four-noble-truths/)
1. Life is suffering, we suffer because we crave, we stop suffering when we end craving, and the 8-fold path leads to the end of suffering/craving.
(Heimler 1.1 video- 7:48)
2. 8 precepts that state principles and practices a Buddhist must follow.
(Heimler 1.1 video- 7:51)
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Identify the origin of Buddhism and how it spread.
India and diffused to China via the Silk Road.
(AMSCO page 8)
What religion influenced Buddhism?
Hinduism
Why is Xuanzang important?
He helped build the popularity of Buddhism in China.
(AMSCO page 8)
Define Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan Buddhism.
1. Focused on personal spiritual growth and was restricted to monks- not available to everyone.
2. Buddhist teachings was available to everyone and not just a select few- like monks.
3. Mystical practices of Buddhism (lying prostrate & imagining deities.)
State the origin of Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan Buddhism.
1. Sri Lanka
2. East Asia
3. Tibet
Define Chan/Zen Buddhism
A distinct Chinese version of Buddhism based on formal, direct learning.
(AMSCO page 8- Heimler 1.1 video- 9:06)
What religions influenced Neo-Confucianism?
Buddhist and Daoist ideas and principles
(Heimler 1.1 video)
What was foot binding?
Binding young womens feet tightly to prevent them from walking and interacting in the social sphere easily.
(AMSCO- page 6-7)
How was foot binding a social status?
It was something suitors desired and it was a sign of wealth.
(AMSCO- page 7)
What is the role of women?
To obey men
What dynasty helped make the first guns?
Song
(AMSCO- page 4)
Who invented gunpowder?
Chinese
What kind of printing did the Chinese develop?
Woodblock printing
Did China invent or discover black earth coal
discover
How was steel made?
Removing the (C) out of cast iron which was made with black earth coal.
Explain the tribute system
Other states (Korea, Japan, & Vietnam) pay either $ or goods to the Chinese emperor.
Explain Vietnam’s relationship with China.
Vietnam lacked a barrier from China leading to more conflicts with them. They would adopt certain customs from China and ignored others like footbinding.
Identify common items traded from East Asia.
Spices, tea, silk, porcelain, and precious metals.
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