Exam 12: Inner and East Asia
The most serious rivals to the Tang Empire were the
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Using Map (in the textbook) 12.2, analyze the boundaries of the following empires when each was at its largest: the Tang, the Song, the Liao, the Tanggut, and the Jin. Include the date when each empire reached its maximum geographic growth. Consider how the Song Empire had the most influence on Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
The Tang Empire reached its largest geographic size in 669 AD, stretching from Central Asia to the Korean Peninsula and from Siberia to Vietnam. The boundaries of the Tang Empire were marked by the Gobi Desert to the north, the Tibetan Plateau to the west, and the South China Sea to the south.
The Song Empire reached its maximum geographic growth in 1127 AD, expanding to include most of modern-day China, as well as parts of Korea, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The boundaries of the Song Empire were defined by the Yellow River to the north, the South China Sea to the east, and the Himalayas to the west.
The Liao Empire reached its largest size in 947 AD, encompassing parts of modern-day China, Mongolia, and Russia. The boundaries of the Liao Empire were marked by the Great Wall to the south, the Khingan Mountains to the north, and the Liaodong Peninsula to the east.
The Tanggut Empire, also known as the Western Xia, reached its maximum geographic growth in 1038 AD, covering parts of modern-day China, Mongolia, and Tibet. The boundaries of the Tanggut Empire were defined by the Gobi Desert to the north, the Tibetan Plateau to the west, and the Yellow River to the east.
The Jin Empire reached its largest size in 1215 AD, expanding to include parts of modern-day China, Mongolia, and Korea. The boundaries of the Jin Empire were marked by the Great Wall to the south, the Greater Khingan Range to the north, and the Liaodong Peninsula to the east.
The Song Empire had the most influence on Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia due to its strong maritime trade and cultural exchanges. The Song Dynasty established diplomatic relations with Korea and Japan, leading to the spread of Chinese culture, technology, and Buddhism in these regions. The Song Empire also had extensive trade networks with Southeast Asian countries, contributing to the spread of Chinese goods and ideas in the region.
As prosperity and population increased in Song China, Chinese officials
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Identify the following term(s).
-movable type
It appears that women enjoyed greater status in Korea and Vietnam; for example,
Gunpowder was first used to propel clusters of flaming arrows by the Chinese against whom?
Using Map (in the textbook) 12.1, discuss how the geography of the Tang Empire helps explain its "cosmopolitan" nature. Identify all the different cultural influences in the Tang Empire by using the Map (in the textbook).
Identify the following term(s).
-tributary system
Some Buddhists drew upon Indian and Tibetan folk practice and created a meditative practice known generally as Chan Buddhism and by this specific term in Japan.
Discuss the economic growth of China during the Tang era. How did the process of "import substitution" affect the growth of trade, as well as new technology for producing goods?
Identify the following term(s).
-Grand Canal
By instituting civil service examinations for entrance into the government bureaucracy, the Song
Using Map (in the textbook) 12.1, discuss how Central Asia became a "crossroads" in the exchange of knowledge and goods. Which geographical elements made it a "crossroads" and which elements restricted the exchange to the Indian subcontinent?
Among the tribute gifts brought to Song China from Champs was:
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