Korean and Japanese History Flashcards

Flashcards about Koryo and Yi Dynasties, Prince Shotoku and Heian-kyo

Koryo Dynasty

Rulers followed the Chinese model of government, setting up a code of laws and a civil service system based on examinations, similar to China's system.

Buddhism in Koryo

Entered Korea from China during the Three Kingdoms period and continued to grow under the Koryo rulers.

Yi Dynasty

Rulers used Chinese ideas and practices, such as opening schools to teach Chinese classics to civil service candidates and naming neo-Confucianism as the state philosophy.

Prince Shotoku

Named regent in 593 C.E. He believed Confucianism was important and sent delegates to China to learn more.

Taihō code

Japan patterned its legal code on Chinese law codes.

Heian-kyo (Kyoto)

Modeled after a major Chinese city.

Chinese Cultural Influence in Japan

Influenced Japan's art, architecture, literature.