Periods Associated with Japanese, Chinese, and Korean History

Vocabulary flashcards covering chronological periods, dynasties, systems, and governing entities associated with Japanese, Chinese, and Korean history.

Kofun Period

Japanese historical period from 300-538, characterized by burial mounds and the rise of the Yamato clan.

Yamato Period

The collective name given to the Kofun Period and Asuka Period together.

Asuka Period

Japanese historical period from 538-710, marked by the establishment of the Imperial Court and the initiation of the ritsuryō system in 701 with the Taihō Code.

Taihō Code

Code established in 701 that marked the beginning of the ritsuryō system during the Asuka Period.

Nara Period

Japanese historical period from 710-784, distinguished by Japan's first permanent capital, Heijō-kyō.

Heijō-kyō

The first permanent capital of Japan, established during the Nara Period (710-784).

Heian Period

Japanese historical period from 784-1185, associated with the establishment of Japan's second permanent capital.

Ritsuryō government in Heian-kyô

Period of administrative rule established in Heian-kyô from 794 to the late 800s.

Ōchō kokka

The "royal court state" that arose in the early 900s alongside the decline of the ritsuryō system and the growth of Fujiwara power.

Shôen

Tax-exempt estates in Japan that grew between the 650s and 900s.

Fujiwara Regency Era

Era from 970-1068 defined by the dominance of the Fujiwara family.

Insei

Cloister government era in Japan spanning from 1068-1185.

Kamakura Period

Japanese historical period from 1185-1333, ruled by the Minamoto shogunate with headquarters located in Kamakura.

Muromachi Period

Japanese historical period from 1338-1573, governed by the Ashikaga shogunate with headquarters located in Kyoto.

Tokugawa or Edo Period

Japanese historical period spanning from 1600-1868.

Meiji Era

Japanese historical era lasting from 1868-1912.

Taishō Era

Japanese historical era lasting from 1912-1926.

Shōwa Era

Japanese historical era lasting from 1926-1989.

Heisei Era

Japanese historical era lasting from 1989-2019.

Reiwa Era

Japanese historical era beginning in 2019 and continuing to the present.

Paekche Kingdom

Korean kingdom spanning from 18 BCE – 660 CE.

Sui Dynasty

Chinese dynasty spanning from 581-618.

Later or Unified Silla Kingdom

Korean kingdom spanning from 668-935.

Tang Dynasty

Chinese dynasty spanning from 618-907.

Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

Era in Chinese history spanning from 907-979.

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty spanning from 960-1279.

Koryŏ Kingdom

Korean kingdom spanning from 918-1392.