Eastern Asian Civilization

Final Exam

Ashoka

He is known for his conversion to Buddhism and his role in spreading his teachings. 268-232 BC

Kalinga, Battle of

260 BC between Ashoka and the state of Kalinga. The suffering of the war converted him to Buddhism.

Raja Raja

Prominent King of the Chola empire in South India, he reigned from 985-1014 CE

Imperial Examination System

7th C used to select candidates for government positions.

Han period

202 BC. founder liu bang, a former bandit, from near Han River East China, new capital at Chang’an, trouble with hun like nomads

Tang Period

 618-907 AD, cosmopolitan, huge expanse of territory, religion: dad in Buddhism, more interesting figures.

Oracle Bones

Used in ancient China for divination. Ox scapula. 1600-1046 BC

Qin Shin Huangdi

Emperor of China. He ruled from 221-210 BC and is famous for uniting the various warring states into one empire.

Taizong

The second emperor of the Tang Dynasty. 626 to 649 AD. He is considered one of China’s greatest emperors because he strengthened the empire, improved the government, and expanded its territory.

Mandate of Heaven

Is an ancient Chinese belief that a ruler’s right to govern comes from a divine source.

Heian Period

794-1185 AD. A high point for Japanese culture, government and environment weren’t so strong.

Hangeul

Korean Language

Ninja

15th Century Japan. They were hired spies and warriors who used stealth and surprise to help their employers.

Shotuko

Often referred to as Prince Shotoku, was a regent and a politician in Japan during the early 7th Century. He was famous for promoting Buddhism and Chinese culture in Japan.

Sejong

419-1450 AD. Grandfather King, his brother was supposed to rule but had morality problems. Learning/helping people were his aims, made the modern hangul script

Samurai

12-19 Century in Japan. A warrior in feudal Japan known for their skills in combat, loyalty, and strict code of honor called Bushido.

Three Kingdoms Period

About 50-668 AD. Go-guryeo, baekje, silla