East Asia Review Flashcards

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts from Postclassical East Asia (Song Dynasty in China, influence on Japan and Korea, commercialization, and economic growth).

How did the Song Dynasty in China maintain its rule?

Through Confucianism and imperial bureaucracy.

According to Confucianism, what do superiors provide in unequal relationships?

The superior provides guidance and care.

According to Confucianism, how do inferiors respond in unequal relationships?

The inferior responds with obedience and respect.

Explain the Mandate of Heaven.

The Mandate of Heaven is the idea that rulers are chosen by the gods and can be overthrown if they lose divine favor.

How were members of the imperial bureaucracy chosen?

Members of the imperial bureaucracy were chosen by merit based exams.

What is the Confucian idea of filial piety?

The Confucian idea of filial piety is the respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.

Which class of women practiced foot binding and why?

Upper class women practiced foot binding as a status symbol since it restricted mobility and showed they did not need to work the fields.

Explain how China influenced Korea and how Korea maintained its own identity.

China influenced Korea through Confucianism, Buddhism, and other cultural practices, but Korea maintained its identity through hangul (Korean alphabet) and its own political structures.

What does it mean for a society to be commercialized?

A commercialized society means goods were produced to sell at markets rather than for local consumption.

Give three reasons for China’s increased commercialization.

Increased agricultural output, improved transportation (like the Grand Canal), and technological innovations.

Give reasons for China’s economic revolution, giving China the world’s leading economy in 1200.

Increased agricultural productivity (Champa rice), expanded trade networks, and innovations in industry and technology all contributed to China's strong economy.

What rivers did the Grand Canal connect?

The Grand Canal connected the Yellow River with the Yangzi River.

What product was transported more easily because of the Grand Canal?

Products like rice were transported more easily.

Did Champa rice lead to population increase OR decrease?

Champa rice led to population increase.