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Ancient World History Lecture #15

Ancient World History Lecture #15. East Asia 400-1200. Themes. The Chinese rebuilt the imperial order and created a prosperous society. Cross-cultural exchange increased: *The Chinese more readily adopted Buddhism. *Chinese imperialism spread Chinese culture throughout East Asia.

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Ancient World History Lecture #15

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  1. Ancient World HistoryLecture #15 East Asia 400-1200

  2. Themes • The Chinese rebuilt the imperial order and created a prosperous society. • Cross-cultural exchange increased: *The Chinese more readily adopted Buddhism. *Chinese imperialism spread Chinese culture throughout East Asia. *Chinese technology spread throughout East Asia and the Indian Ocean.

  3. Yang Jian

  4. Tang Taizong

  5. Du Fu • When did Du Fu write these poems? • How did the tone change in these poems as they progressed? • What were the signs of decline in the Tang dynasty? Who did he blame for this decline? • Are these poems Confucian in their outlook? Use examples from the poems to make your point.

  6. Students taking examinations on the Confucian classics to gain admission to the class of officials occupied these cells for 24 to 72 hours, depending on the level they were attempting. In the city of Guangdong there were 7,500 cells in long rows. Candidates were identified only by number, and their essays were rewritten to prevent their handwriting being recognized. Approximately five percent of the candidates passed the examination.

  7. Hangzhou • When was this account composed? Why was Hangzhou the new capital of the Song dynasty? • What characteristics did Hangzhou have that you might find in a modern city? • What kinds of industries thrived in Hangzhou?

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