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AP World History

Chapter 9

China and the World – East Asian Connections

Self- Lectures: 3.4 Post Classical China, 3.5 China and Buddhism

Learning Targets

Analyze the process in which China rebuilt itself following the collapse of the Han Dynasty.

Describe how Chinese influences changed and developed the regions of Korea, Vietnam, and Japan.

Key Terms

Sui DynastyGolden AgeEconomic RevolutionSong Dynasty

Tribute SystemSamuraiBushidoKami

Heian PeriodTang DynastyGunpowder Revolution

Short Answer: 70 points, -10 points/blank question–Write your answers in complete sentences, unless told otherwise. One sentence responses will result in a point deduction for not having enough details.

  1. (A) In the centuries following the collapse of the Han Dynasty, what transformations took place with China’s population?

(B) What effect did this have on China’s environment?

  1. How did the Sui Dynasty reunify China?
  1. What factors led to the overthrow of the Sui Dynasty?
  1. Why are these centuries under the Tang and Song Dynasty called the “golden age” of China?
  1. Describe the bureaucratic set-up of China’s government under these dynasties.
  1. Describe the “economic revolution” of China at this time.
  1. China became increasingly urbanized at this time, with very large cities. Describe Hangzhou, the capital city of the Song Dynasty.
  1. China’s iron industry began to flourish at this time. What various products was the iron used to make?
  1. What were some other Chinese technological innovations at this time? List them.
  1. What was the most compelling expression of tightening patriarchy in China during the Song Dynasty?
  1. What changed with women’s roles in the textile industry in China at this time?
  1. What were some new economic opportunities for Chinese women at this time? List specific occupations available to them.
  1. What were some positive opportunities that arose for Chinese women during the Song Dynasty
  1. (A) China’s most enduring and intense interaction with foreigners has been with which group?

(B) How did the Chinese view these nomads to the north of them?

  1. Describe the Chinese tribute system. BE DETAILED!
  1. How did the tribute system in practice differ from the ideal Chinese understanding of its operation?
  1. Describe the Japanese court life during the Heian period.
  1. What positive occurrences took place worldwide as a result of Chinese papermaking and printing?
  1. Why was Buddhism initially rejected in China?
  1. (A) What change occurred that allowed Buddhism to take hold in China?

(B) What di Buddhist monasteries offer that attracted even more followers?

  1. What is “Pure Land School” Buddhism?
  1. As Buddhism gained popularity, what were some major criticism of it?
  1. What did the Chinese Imperial Decrees between 841 and 845 state?

Chart: 30 points – Complete the chart on the influence of China on the development of Korea, Vietnam, & Japan. Make sure to include all influences such as cultural, social, artistic, and political changes. Follow up by describe the process in which these changes came to those regions. Then in the final section, describe what aspects of life, in those regions, didn’t change because of Chinese influence.

Korea
Aspects that changed / How the change was brought about / Aspects that stayed the same
Vietnam
Aspects that changed / How the change was brought about / Aspects that stayed the same
Japan
Aspects that changed / How the change was brought about / Aspects that stayed the same