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11682463119Equal-Field SystemA reform that attempted to give all Chinese families a share of cultivable land0
11682463120Fast-Ripening Rice(Champa Rice, Native to northern Vietnam) Allowed warmer-climate farmers to have 2 crops per year1
11682463121Flying CashChinese paper money, Used in all areas as a common currency2
11682463122Magnetic CompassAn advancement in naval technology, Helped with navigation3
11682463123RudderAn advancement in naval technology, Helped with ship control (and navigation by proxy)4
11682463124JunkA Chinese boat with multiple sails, 400 feet long (Developed in Han Dynasty)5
11682463125Wood-Block PrintingA type of art where a block of wood is carved out so that it will appear as a blank space. The raised part of the block are coated in ink and pressed against the paper, creating a mirror image.6
11682463126SinificationThe taking in of Chinese traditions and practices, namely in Vietnam7
11682463127PolygynyHaving multiple wives at once8
11682463128XuanzangA Chinese, Buddhist Monk; Went on a Pilgrimage to India; Brought many Buddhist texts to China; Helped grow Buddhism in China9
11682463129Scholar GentryA new social class in China made up of men of modest beginnings (men with a decent education), also was a collective word for government officials10
11682463130DaimyoChinese Landowning Aristocrats11
11682463131Sui Dynasty(581-618 CE) 40 year long Dynasty in China; Brought China out of anarchy by using violence and suppression; Used harsh, dictatorial methods to control populous12
11682463132Grand CanalA man-made canal in China; the original purpose of it was to help transport rice and other key goods from the Yangtze River, where food grew abundantly, to the northern area of China where the center of government stood13
11682463133Tang Dynasty(618-907 CE) Dynasty in China that promoted prosperity and stability. Territorial expansion all the way to Central Asia, Manchuria, and Vietnam14
11682463134Middle KingdomChina viewed their kingdom as the "society that the whole world revolved around"15
11682463135Silla KingdomA kingdom in Korea that wasn't technically part of China, however, it did have to pay heavy tribute to the emperor of China16
11682463136Tributary SystemA system that enforces a payment from other states have to pay money or other goods in honoring the Chinese emperor17
11682463137Song Dynasty(960-1279) Nomadic Pastoralists conquered a portion of China, causing this dynasty to rule over a smaller region, Bureaucracy expanded which lead to an increase in education opportunities18
11682463138Chang'anChinese city with around 2 million people. This city comes up a lot in AP World. Song Dynasty's previous capital city (before they moved it, of course)19
11682463139Yuan DynastyA new dynasty with "the exception" ruling it, was ruled, while the Song Empire paid tribute to these people, they came in and did what they did best and forged a new empire (Hint: Mongols)20
11682463140Ming Dynasty(1368-1644) Zhu Yuanzhang (Buddhist monk) lead a revolt and overthrew the Mongols and the Yuan Dynasty, in its place came this dynasty21
11682463141Minamoto Clan(End of the 12th Century - Late 16th Century) Came after the Heian Court fell in Japan, Lead to having a military ruler being deemed "supreme"22
11682463142ShogunA Military Ruler in Japan, Was a separate position from the emperor, Emphasized military prowess and power23
11682463143SamuraiHireable Soldiers (Mercenary-Like) for nobles in Japan during the Minamoto clan's rule ; Gained clothing, food, and shelter from the landlords in exchange for their protection24
11682463144KowtowA ritual requirement for anybody meeting the Chinese emperor; involves bowing your head until you reach the floor; acted as a way to acknowledge China's superiority25
11682463145UighursAn ethnic group living in Central Asia on China-controlled land; lead a rebellion to restore the government and put down the rebel forces; Death toll was millions to tens of millions26
11682463146Foot BindingStarted in the Song Dynasty; Girls from aristocratic families would have their feet wrapped up so tightly that the bones wouldn't actually grow naturally; Although this was supposed to help women have small feet (a sign of beauty), this only restricted movement ability27
11682463147Li Bo(701-762 CE) An extremely influential poet in Tang era China; A lot of his poems are about contemplating nature; Uplifting and Buoyant Themes28
11682463148Zen Buddhism(AKA Chan Buddhism) Emphasized direct experience and meditation (Instead of education based on scriptures); A blend of Buddhism and Daoism; Syncretic29
11682463149Neo-Confucianism(Evolved in China from 770 and 840) Another syncretic system; Social and Ethical Philosophy (Not Religion); Combines rational metaphysics with Taoism and Buddhism30
11682463150Taika Reforms646; Take away aristocrat control and increase efficiency31
11682463151Heian794; Japan moved the capital to this city32
11682463152The Tale of GengiMurasaki Shikibu, a member of the Japanese Court, wrote this story about a prince33
11682463153BushidoA Japanese feudalistic code; promoted frugality, loyalty, martial arts, and honor unto death34
11682463154Chola Kingdom(850-1267 CE) Reigned over Southern India for over 400 years35
11682463155PunjabA region that is modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan36
11682463156Delhi SultanateA government that controlled Delhi for 300 years; Located in north-central India37
11682463157KhmersA group of the "people of the north"; Destroyed the system put in by the Funan38
11682463158SufisA type of Islam, one of the most prevalent39
11682463159Bhakti Movement12th century religious movement; emphasizes love and devotion to God; Didn't discriminate against women or low social status40
11682463160UrduA new language of Muslims in South Asia; Had influence from Sanskrit-based Hindi and Arabic and Farsi41
11682463161Angkor WatMajestic Buddhist Temple Complex42
11682463162Spice IslandsModern-day Indonesia and Malaysia; farmed nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom for exports43
11682463163Stern RudderA Chinese invention that gave ships an easier time maneuvering and gave more stability44

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