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Barron's AP World - Chapter 7 East and Southeast Asia
This deck covers key concepts and historical events related to East and Southeast Asia as outlined in Chapter 7 of Barron's AP World History. Topics include the civil service system, cultural practices, and significant dynasties.
civil service system
begun by the Han Dynasty and resurrected under the Tang, this was a system in which governmental offices were filled by men who had passed the civil service exams, which tested one’s knowledge of Confucian writings and principles
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civil service system
begun by the Han Dynasty and resurrected under the Tang, this was a system in which governmental offices were filled by men who had passed the civil s...
kowtow
representatives from tributary states did this before the emperor of China; it was a ritualistic bow in which subordinates knelt before the emperor an...
Middle Kingdom
the Tang referred to themselves as this, which was a Chinese expression of their view of themselves as dominant; their dominance was certainly true, a...
Jurchen
in the early 12th century, this group of nomads overran northern China, limiting the Song Dynasty to the south, which endured until takeover by the Mo...
Silla dynasty
in the mid-7th century, this dynasty drove out the Han and controlled the entire Korean peninsula; they developed a writing system based on Chinese ch...
Koryu
in 935 these people overthrew the Silla dynasty; they Sinified more, such as with civil service exams
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
civil service system | begun by the Han Dynasty and resurrected under the Tang, this was a system in which governmental offices were filled by men who had passed the civil service exams, which tested one’s knowledge of Confucian writings and principles |
kowtow | representatives from tributary states did this before the emperor of China; it was a ritualistic bow in which subordinates knelt before the emperor and touched their forehead to the ground several times |
Middle Kingdom | the Tang referred to themselves as this, which was a Chinese expression of their view of themselves as dominant; their dominance was certainly true, as revealed by the many surrounding states who paid tribute to them |
Jurchen | in the early 12th century, this group of nomads overran northern China, limiting the Song Dynasty to the south, which endured until takeover by the Mongols in 1279 |
Silla dynasty | in the mid-7th century, this dynasty drove out the Han and controlled the entire Korean peninsula; they developed a writing system based on Chinese characters and constructed Buddhist monasteries |
Koryu | in 935 these people overthrew the Silla dynasty; they Sinified more, such as with civil service exams |
celadon pottery | this was a primary product of artisans in Korea under the Koryu; it was among the very best in the world |