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Societies at Crossroads

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 19 August 2015 Chapter 32 Outline Societies at Crossroads Hong Xiuquan, 3rdson of poor fam., grew up on farm in south China 50km. from Guangzhou; neighbors made him village teacher so he could study for civil service 1828-37, took exams 3 times/failed to obtain degree Suffered emote. Collapse, lapsed into delirium that lasted 40 days, exp?d. visions Resumed position as village teacher After failing exams 4thtime in 1843, studied Christianity; came to believe during illness he visited heaven/learned from God that younger brother was Jesus Christ Believed God revealed to him destiny was to reform China/make heavenly kingdom Baptized himself/built community of disciples

Tradition and Change in East Asia

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1Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 11 August 2015 Chapter 26 Outline Tradition/Change in East Asia 1580s, devices Chinese called ?self-ringing bells? arrived atport Macau Reports spread in south China Church missionary Matteo Ricci conceived idea of intriguing emperor with mech. Clock/persuading him to convert to Christianity Led authorities know he could supply emperor with clock Emperor Wanli granted him permission to travel to Beijing/est. mission Euro found Chinese responded well to gifts 18th, court maintained workshop to make mech. Clocks/watches Chinese commoners couldn?t afford clocks Emperor showed no interest in Christianity, mission attracted few converts East Asia benefited from trade, got silver to stimulate econ.

The Earth and its Peoples: 5th Edition - Chapter 18 Notes

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Chapter 20 Notes Northern Eurasia, 1500-1800 Japanese Reunification Civil War and the Invasion of Korea, 1500-1603 daimyo ? Literally, great name(s). Japanese warlords and great landowners They had armed samurai and gained control of the Japanese islands from the 8th to the later 19th centuries. During the tokugawa shogunate, they were subordinated to the imperial govt. samurai ? literally ?those who serve?, they were the hereditary elite of the Tokugawa There was a civil war due to political controversy surrounding the daimyo The leader whose side won, Hideyoshi, wanted to conquer Korea to eventually make himself the emperor of China He was mentally ill and was brutal during the invasion of korea however, after his death in 1598, Japan made peace with Korea in 1606

Chapter 13 Voc.

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Chapter 13 The Spread of Chinese Civilization: Japan, Korea, and Vietnam Introduction Neighbors of China borrow from Chinese achievements Influenced North/West nomadic neighbors Also influenced agrarian Japan, Korea, Vietnam Buddhism played key role in transmission Indian ideas filtered through Chinese society/culture Japan: The Imperial Age Introduction Overview 7th and 8th century attempt to borrow from China army, bureaucracy, etiquette, art But?emperor?s sheltered 1. provincial leaders/warlords took over c. Plunged into civil wars from 12th to 17th century 2. Taika Reforms ? copying Chinese administration a. Chinese characters/language adoption b. wrote history in dynastic terms c. court etiquette d. struggled to master Confucian ways e. worshipped Chinese style temples

China ANd Japan Overview

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Introduction Because of the remarkable durability of Chinese civilization as well as its marvelous technological and economic innovations, other cultures began to imitate China. Japan, Korea, and Vietnam were all drawn into China's cultural and political orbit in the postclassical period. Each of the three areas interacted with China differently, developing different cultural patterns adapted to local conditions. In all of the areas, Buddhism played a significant role in cultural transformation. Indian culture was filtered through China and passed on to these other regions. Buddhism also provided links between Korea and Japan. Japan: The Imperial Age Introduction

Northern Eurasia (1500-1800)

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CHAPTER 20 Northern Eurasia, 1500?1800 I?? seq NLA \r 0 \h . Japanese Reunification A?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Civil War and the Invasion of Korea and Manchuria, 1500?1603 1?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . In the twelfth century, with imperial unity dissolved, Japan came under the control of a number of regional warlords called daimyo. 2?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Warfare among the daimyo was common, and in 1592 the most powerful of these warlords, Hideyoshi, chose to lead an invasion of Korea. 3?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Although the Korean and Japanese languages are closely related, the dominant influence on Yi dynasty Korea was China. 4?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Despite the creative use of technological and military skill, the Koreans and their Chinese allies were defeated by the Japanese.
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