Unit 1.1 East Asia - Song Dynasty

Flashcards covering the key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes on Unit 1.1, focusing on the Song Dynasty in East Asia.

Filial Piety

A Confucian principle that emphasized respect for elders and superiors, contributing to social order and respect for the emperor in the Song Dynasty.

Neo-Confucianism

A revived form of Confucianism during the Song Dynasty that incorporated Buddhist and Taoist ideas.

Foot Binding

A status symbol among elite women in the Song Dynasty, restricting their mobility and indicating wealth.

Civil Service Exam

An exam based on Confucian beliefs used to staff the imperial bureaucracy in the Song Dynasty, leading to a more efficient government.

Confucian Principles in Korea

Korea adopted Confucian principles, mirroring the Song Dynasty, to organize family structures, and further marginalize women.

Chinese Writing System in Japan

Japanese elites adopted Chinese Buddhism and aspects of the Chinese writing system. They integrated useful aspects of Chinese society into their own.

Adoptions in Vietnam

Vietnam adopted Confucianism, Buddhism, Chinese literary techniques, and a civil service exam, integrating elements of Chinese culture while retaining some aspects of their own culture.

Four Noble Truths

Core Buddhist beliefs, foundational to the religion's various branches that originated in India.

Chan Buddhism

A unique form of Buddhism developed in China.

Champa Rice

A rice variety from Vietnam that led to a population increase in the Song Dynasty.

Grand Canal

An infrastructure project that reduced trade costs and enabled trade in the Song Dynasty.

Magnetic Compass

An innovative technology developed during the Song Dynasty, aiding in navigation.