Chapter 13: The Resurgence of Empire in East Asia

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the resurgence of empire in East Asia, focusing on the Sui, Tang, Song dynasties, cultural exchanges, and political developments in China, Korea, and Japan.

Sui Dynasty (589-618 C.E.)

A dynasty that reunified China after over 350 years of turmoil, known for high taxes and labor services.

Grand Canal

A significant construction during the Sui dynasty that integrated the economies of northern and southern China.

Tang Taizong

The second emperor of the Tang dynasty, known for his ruthless yet competent rule and period of stability.

Equal-field System

Land distribution system during the Tang dynasty meant to allocate land based on the needs of individuals.

Tributary System

A diplomatic policy during the Tang dynasty where neighboring states acknowledged China's predominance through tributes.

An Lushan Rebellion

A major insurrection in 755 that severely weakened the Tang dynasty.

Song Taizu

The founder of the Song dynasty, who reigned from 960 to 976 C.E.

Fast-ripening Rice

An agricultural innovation that significantly increased food supplies during the Tang and Song periods.

Porcelain

A valuable trade item that became widely produced and diffused during the Tang and Song dynasties.

Buddhism in China

A foreign religion that attracted followers due to its moral standards and intellectual appeal; posed challenges to traditional Chinese culture.

Chan Buddhism

A syncretic form of Buddhism in China that combined Mahayana teachings with Chinese cultural elements.

Neo-Confucianism

A movement that revived Confucian thought influenced by Buddhist ideas, particularly in logic and metaphysics.

Silla Dynasty

A dynasty in Korea (669-935 C.E.) that engaged in a tributary relationship with China and organized resistance against Tang invasions.

Tale of Genji

A groundbreaking literary work written by Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period in Japan.

Samurai

Professional warriors in Japan who adhered to a strict code of conduct known as bushido.