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94191529XuanzangD- Empress Wu's grandson; became emperor of China; welcomed artisans to his court; Tang arts flourished S- Transporting books about Buddhism to China. translating to Chinese, and promoting his faith it popularized Buddhism0
94191530Huang ChaoD- The bandit leader who crossed the Yangtze River with 600,000 men and conquered the capitol of Chang'an through rape, pillage and plunder S- Revolt illustrated displeasure in Chinese people after the Tang dynasty1
94191531Du FuD- a famous chinese poet; his poems were base on the suffering of his own life S- Reflected the termoil and rebellion in China2
94191532Li BoD- Most famous poet of the Tang era; blended images of the mundane world with philosophical musings S- Wrote about social life honoring life, friendship, and wine3
94191533Zhu XiD- Most prominent of neo-Confucian scholars during the Song dynasty in China; stressed importance of applying philosophical principles to everyday life and action S- Wrote a piece that was very influencial and supplied directions for family ceremonies; reflected Plato's ideas; (li and qi)4
94191534SuiD- A dynasty that was founded by Yang Jian; reigned from 589 to 618 S- Brought under centralized imperial rule once again and ruler ordered building of Canal5
94191535Grand CanalD- an inland waterway 1000 miles long in eastern China S- Helped trade between southern and northern China; established economic foundation for political and cultural unity6
94191536TangD- A dynasty that was founded by Tang Taizong; lasted almost 300 years S- Brought stablility and proserity to China7
94191537Chang'anD- Capital of Tang dynasty; population of 2 million; larger than any other city in the world at that time S- Worlds most populated city at the time8
94191538Equal-field systemD- Redtributed land according to lands fertility and the recipiants needs S- Made prosperous for first half of dynasty9
94191539Bureaucracy of meritD- Hiring of officials based on Merit not family ties S- Chinese state was strengthened; allowed the Tang dynasty to extend their authority to farther regions10
94191540Middle KingdomD- A new dynasty reunited Egypt; moved the capital to Thebes; Built irrigation projects and canal so Egytian ships could trade; Expanded Egyptian territory S- Regulated relations between China and near lands; promoted trade, cultural interactions, and diplomatic ties11
94191541UighursD- A group of Turkic-speakers who controlled their own centralized empire S- Helped the Tang drive out An Lushan from the imperial states12
94191542SongD- a dynasty that ruled china after the Tang S- Ephasized on other things other than military; reconstructed centeralized rule; helped transform China into a center of outstanding agriculture and industrial manufacturing13
94191543KhitanD- Nomadic peoples of Manchuria; militarily superior to Song dynasty China; influenced by Chinese culture; forced humiliating treaties on Song China S- Recieved payments of silk and silver14
94191544JurchenD- nomadic people that conquered Khitan; overran northern China; captured the Song capital S- Shared a border with the Song but helped lead to the end of it as well15
94191545Foot BindingD- Tightly wrapping a young girls foot that would cause them to have tiny feet which would make them atractive S- Strengthened patriarchal society; used as display of wealth and status16
94191546DunhuangD- A city in China where Buddhists built cave temples S- Helped Buddhism establish a foothold in China due to missions17
94191547Chan BuddhismD- A branch of buddhism that used chinese charcters; emphasized instinct S- Became most popular in China18
94191548Neo-ConfucianismD- A blend of buddhism and confucism S- Important cultural development; illustrates the influence of Buddhism; influenced Asia long term19
94191549SillaD- A Korean dynasty that made a compromise with Chinese forces; recognized Tang emporer as his overlord S- Forced the spread of Chinese political and cultural influences20
94191550VietnamD- A country in southeast Asia S- Adopted Chinese traditions; reflected the growth of other Asian societys21
94191551Nara JapanD- New capital of Japan S- Chinese influence was most influential during the Nara period; this capital was modeled after Chang'an22
94191552Heian periodD- A time in Japan with major cultural developments S- Reflected both Chinese and Japanese influences; Chinese learning that dominated Japanese education and political thought23
94191553Tale of GenjiD- A work that refelects the Heian court life; written by Murasaki Shikibu S- Written in Japanese; became most remarkable literary work written in Japanese24
94191554MinamotoD- An aristicat clan that fought another clan (Taira) and won S- Installed a shogun; established the seat of their govertment at Kamakura25
94191555ShogunD- A military governor who ruled in place of an emperor S- Shows how much power aristocratic clan had in Japan26
94191556KamakuraD- A place near modern Tokyo S- Shogun established their seat of govertment at this city27
94191557MuromachiD- A period from 1336-1573 S- Developed decenteralized rule because of provinical lords ruled28
94191558SamuraiD- Professional warriors that played a distinctive role in Japanese political and military affairs; specialized in force and fighting S- Lords relied on them to enforce authority and in return recieved agricultural surplus and labor service that worked under their jurisdictions29
94191559BushidoD- "Way of warrior" emphasizes loyalty to their lord S- Insisted samurai s place the intrests of their lord above their lives30
94191560SeppukuD- Ritual performed by samurais who failed their master and would take their own life by disembowelment; sometimes known as "belly slicing" S- Reminded Samurai to avoid dishonor and humiliation or else they would perform this ceremony31
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