Developments in East Asia and Dar al-Islam 1200-1450

Flashcards about East Asia and Dar al-Islam developments between 1200-1450

Song Dynasty

Founded by Zhao Kuangyin, it utilized traditional methods of Confucianism.

Confucianism

A hierarchical reality emphasizing kindness, respect, appropriate behavior, and filial piety.

Analects

Collection of Confucius's sayings

Ren

Kindness, respect.

Li

Act appropriately, focus on morals.

Xiao

Filial Piety, respect for elders.

Song State Structure Departments

Personnel, finance, rites, army, justice, censorate, public works.

Effects of Innovation on Chinese Economy

Increased productive capacity, expanding trade networks, Grand Canal expansion, innovations (Champa rice, Steel and Iron, gunpowder, Textiles and Porcelains).

The Four Noble Truths

Suffering

Neo-Confucianism

Combined the spiritual aspect of Buddhism with Confucianism.

Mahayana Buddhism

From Vietnamese merchants, no longer strictly atheistic.

China Summary

Population, agricultural base, manufacturing wealth, language + Confucianism + culture = unity