AP World Study Guide 1200-1450
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Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how
they developed over time - ANSWER Many Dynasties especially the Song
Dynasty of China, utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial
bureaucracy to maintain and justify its rule.
Filial Piety - ANSWER In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a
love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.
Confucian Traditions - ANSWER Human beings are fundamentally good, and
teachable, improvable, and perfectible through personal and communal
endeavor. Additionally, it says that a society is a functioning one if everyone
follows the rules and respects their elders through Filial Piety.
Neo-confucian traditions( beliefs) - ANSWER Created a more rational and
secular version of Confucianism. It rejected mystical ideals and superstitions.
Buddhist influences in China - ANSWER Buddhism was brought by monks from
India towards the end of the Han Dynasty. It borrowed ideas from Daoism to
make it easier for the Chinese to learn it. Different branches formed such as
Mahayana Buddhism which talks about bodhisattva (an enlightened being that
can reach nirvana, but doesn't so that he can teach others to reach
enlightenment)
Civil Service Exam - ANSWER In Imperial China starting in the Han dynasty, it
was an exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for
various government service jobs in the nationwide administrative bureaucracy.
Foot Binding - ANSWER Practice in Chinese society to mutilate women's feet in
order to make them smaller; produced pain and restricted women's movement;
made it easier to confine women to the household. Backed the patriarchy.
Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time -
ANSWER China spread ideologies throughout Asia through conquest. They
spread confucianism and Neo-confucianism which strengthened the patriarchy.
Buddhism also spread and had an influence but changed over time.
Chinese influence on Japan - ANSWER Japan was the only region to not be
conquered by China. Buddhism and Confucianism had a large impact on the
development of the Japanese culture. The Japanese emperor adopted many
, factors of Chinese bureaucracy as well. Finally, the curved roofs in Japan and
elaborate temples came from China and Buddhism.
Chinese influence on Korea - ANSWER The Koreans also utilized a civil service
exam. They practiced Buddhism and Confucianism. The patriarchy was also
strong. They had a tributary relationship with China that had state and private
trade with them. The alphabet was also influenced by Chinese characters.
Chinese influence on Vietnam - ANSWER Mandate of Heaven was used to justify
rule. They were a vassal state of China that also used the civl service exam. The
villages were loyal to the local government. Practiced confucianism, buddhism,
and daosim. Free choice in marriage and a female buddha. Less of a patriarchy
but it was still evident. Also had a tributary system. Writing system was
influenced on Chinese characters and the king had the same palaces as in China
Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time - ANSWER
The Song Dynasty was the "richest and most skilled country on earth
according." Over time they used large amounts of industrial production which
was fueled by coal. Government required taxes to be paid in cash instead of
labor. They invented credit and promissory notes (checks).
Champa Rice - ANSWER Quick-maturing rice that can allow two harvests in one
growing season. Originally introduced into Champa from India, it was later sent
to China as a tribute gift by the Champa state (as part of the tributary system.)
Grand Canal - ANSWER The 1,100-mile (1,700-kilometer) waterway linking the
Yellow and the Yangzi Rivers. It was begun in the Han period and completed
during the Sui Empire.
Steel and Iron production - ANSWER Steel and Iron production soared due to
coal being used more often in industrial environments. Steel was stronger than
other metals. It was used to make weapons and agriculture tools. Additionally, it
was used by the Han Dynasty to give them an advantage during the Warring
States Period. The Tang Dynasty used steel to make agricultural tools.
Specialized Products: Textiles and Porcelain - ANSWER The Han Dynasty
started production of porcelain. During the Tang Dynasty in became widely
available. The Song Dynasty made the porcelain extremely organized and
artistic; this made it extremely sought after in Europe. It's high demand
expanded wealth of Artisans and Merchants, which grew the middle class.
Proto-Industrialization - ANSWER Preliminary shift away from an agricultural
economy; workers became full- or part-time producers who worked at home in a
capitalist system in which materials, work, orders, and sales depended on urban
merchants; prelude to the Industrial revolution.
Exam Latest Update
Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how
they developed over time - ANSWER Many Dynasties especially the Song
Dynasty of China, utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial
bureaucracy to maintain and justify its rule.
Filial Piety - ANSWER In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a
love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.
Confucian Traditions - ANSWER Human beings are fundamentally good, and
teachable, improvable, and perfectible through personal and communal
endeavor. Additionally, it says that a society is a functioning one if everyone
follows the rules and respects their elders through Filial Piety.
Neo-confucian traditions( beliefs) - ANSWER Created a more rational and
secular version of Confucianism. It rejected mystical ideals and superstitions.
Buddhist influences in China - ANSWER Buddhism was brought by monks from
India towards the end of the Han Dynasty. It borrowed ideas from Daoism to
make it easier for the Chinese to learn it. Different branches formed such as
Mahayana Buddhism which talks about bodhisattva (an enlightened being that
can reach nirvana, but doesn't so that he can teach others to reach
enlightenment)
Civil Service Exam - ANSWER In Imperial China starting in the Han dynasty, it
was an exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for
various government service jobs in the nationwide administrative bureaucracy.
Foot Binding - ANSWER Practice in Chinese society to mutilate women's feet in
order to make them smaller; produced pain and restricted women's movement;
made it easier to confine women to the household. Backed the patriarchy.
Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time -
ANSWER China spread ideologies throughout Asia through conquest. They
spread confucianism and Neo-confucianism which strengthened the patriarchy.
Buddhism also spread and had an influence but changed over time.
Chinese influence on Japan - ANSWER Japan was the only region to not be
conquered by China. Buddhism and Confucianism had a large impact on the
development of the Japanese culture. The Japanese emperor adopted many
, factors of Chinese bureaucracy as well. Finally, the curved roofs in Japan and
elaborate temples came from China and Buddhism.
Chinese influence on Korea - ANSWER The Koreans also utilized a civil service
exam. They practiced Buddhism and Confucianism. The patriarchy was also
strong. They had a tributary relationship with China that had state and private
trade with them. The alphabet was also influenced by Chinese characters.
Chinese influence on Vietnam - ANSWER Mandate of Heaven was used to justify
rule. They were a vassal state of China that also used the civl service exam. The
villages were loyal to the local government. Practiced confucianism, buddhism,
and daosim. Free choice in marriage and a female buddha. Less of a patriarchy
but it was still evident. Also had a tributary system. Writing system was
influenced on Chinese characters and the king had the same palaces as in China
Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time - ANSWER
The Song Dynasty was the "richest and most skilled country on earth
according." Over time they used large amounts of industrial production which
was fueled by coal. Government required taxes to be paid in cash instead of
labor. They invented credit and promissory notes (checks).
Champa Rice - ANSWER Quick-maturing rice that can allow two harvests in one
growing season. Originally introduced into Champa from India, it was later sent
to China as a tribute gift by the Champa state (as part of the tributary system.)
Grand Canal - ANSWER The 1,100-mile (1,700-kilometer) waterway linking the
Yellow and the Yangzi Rivers. It was begun in the Han period and completed
during the Sui Empire.
Steel and Iron production - ANSWER Steel and Iron production soared due to
coal being used more often in industrial environments. Steel was stronger than
other metals. It was used to make weapons and agriculture tools. Additionally, it
was used by the Han Dynasty to give them an advantage during the Warring
States Period. The Tang Dynasty used steel to make agricultural tools.
Specialized Products: Textiles and Porcelain - ANSWER The Han Dynasty
started production of porcelain. During the Tang Dynasty in became widely
available. The Song Dynasty made the porcelain extremely organized and
artistic; this made it extremely sought after in Europe. It's high demand
expanded wealth of Artisans and Merchants, which grew the middle class.
Proto-Industrialization - ANSWER Preliminary shift away from an agricultural
economy; workers became full- or part-time producers who worked at home in a
capitalist system in which materials, work, orders, and sales depended on urban
merchants; prelude to the Industrial revolution.
