China’s Interaction with its Neighbors

What I find interesting about this lesson:

1.  A nation’s relationship with its neighbors is often complex.

2.  Cultural borrowing does not necessarily mean cultural annihilation.

3.  Even those who primarily influence others are influenced by others.

Provide a general overview of China’s tributary relationship with its neighbors.

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Discuss the concept of cultural borrowing while retaining a unique cultural identity.

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Describe Korea’s relationship with China.

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What did the Silla Kingdom attempt to do and why did it fail?

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What aspects of Chinese culture and Chinese philosophies impacted Koreans?

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What aspects of Chinese culture were never adopted by Koreans?

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What is hangul and what does it provide evidence of?

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Discuss China’s relationship with Vietnam.

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What happened to the Red River Valley of Vietnam?

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Who were the Trung sisters and what is their significance?

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How did the Vietnamese carefully maintain a relationship with China?

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What is Chu nom?

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How did the geography of Japan affect its relationship with China?

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Who was Prince Shotoku and how did impact Japanese culture.

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Provide evidence of Japan’s selective borrowing.

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What factor diminished the political authority of the Japanese emperor?

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Define bushido.

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Discuss the native beliefs of the Japanese.

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Discuss Japanese literary accomplishments.

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Discuss the status of women in Japan.

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What did China “give” to its neighbors and what did China “receive” from its neighbors?

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What was the only “large scale” borrowing in Chinese history?

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Critical Thinking:

Create one thesis statement for this lesson.

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Provide three facts to support your thesis statement.

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