The location influenced the development of Korean civilization, because they were influenced by China’s culture and technology, and acted a bridge between China and Japan, often modifying Chinese traditions before passing them on.…
Schirokauer, Conrad, et al. A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilizations. New York: Wadsworth Publishing, 2005.…
likely a result of China’s historical influence on Japan. Chinese society and their confucian tradition was also…
As the Chinese influence spread throughout more surrounding areas of southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam all imported the culture in different ways, as well as to different extents. Japan has its own way that they imported the culture, while Korea and Vietnam had a similar approach. Japan seemed more independent and self sufficient than Korea and Vietnam. Korea and Vietnam both seemed very reliant on the Chinese influence.…
Sinification – extensive adaptation of Chinese culture in other regions; typical of Korea and Japan, not for Vietnam…
From 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E., Japan experienced unexpected political and economic transformation, yet the cultural continuities were much perserved. It was during this time period that the Japanese government became more politically centralized and economically flourishing. Meanwhile, the cultural traditions were much maintained, though new forms existed.…
When looking at the time period of 1450-1740, there were changes and continuities in China and Japan’s interaction with the West. China and Japan had continuous problems with Western Christian missionaries coming in and trying to convert. The Chinese and the Japanese also had many dilemmas with the Europeans’ interest in their products over time, especially when China and Japan started to get interested in silver. Some changes were that over time, the different methods that the Christian missionaries used to try to get the Chinese to convert changed. The Japanese’s view of the Christians changed over time, including some cultural aspects like clothing.…
Tokugawa Japan’s history began in the 17th century when Tokugawa Ieyasu forged documents in order to validate his claim on the title shogun and ended those who opposed his position. It is during the Tokugawa regime that foreign influences changed and evolved the political, social, and, to an extent, economic lives of the people. From the westerners, Christianity entered and the religion shaped the policies and social issues, also foreign trade affected the natural resources of Japan. On the other hand, China and Korea exerted a lot amount on Tokugawa Japan as well with Neo-Confucianism and the concept of mu’en would change the intelligentsia and aesthetics sphere. In contrast to the foreign influences that developed in the 17th century, there were also movements that came in response to challenge Neo-Confucianism such as Ancient Learning and the revival of Shintoism. With all the foreign influences in the 17th century, it brings to question of Japanese authenticity during Tokugawa Japan. With many foreign influences that helped develop Tokugawa Japan, it is crucially imperative to…
Document 8, clearly says that when Korea’s contact with the outside world became bigger, the religion of Buddhism was passed on to Korea , which brought the enrichment of Korean culture. Document says that when Buddhism entered Japan, it brought Japan a new system of beliefs and pious attitudes. Buddhism became a major force in the nation’s political affairs . Lastly, it was major carrier of the Chinese civilization.…
Broadly speaking, both Japan and China experienced similar political developments between 1400 and 1800. After periods of disruption, each civilization returned to traditional patterns of government and political philosophy. As each political structure faced new challenges, it utilized strategies that had been forged in its past.…
During the kofun period, relation between Korea and Japan became more active in this era. Korean Peninsula was in Three Kingdoms period, such as Koguryo in the north, Paekche, Kaya and Silla in the south. In Kofun period, there are a large number of Korean people leave the Korean Peninsula choose to move to Japan. According to William Ruddiman’s point of view is that there are two reasons can explain why a large number of Paekche people suddenly migrated to Japan. First of all, the first reason is that the declined of the Han Chinese empire and mainland China divided into many countries and the invasion of the northern nomads. For this reason, the mainland of China internal division will directly affect the security and stability of the Korean…
Chapter 9, China and the World: East Asian Connections, 500-1300, Study Guide, (Original: pp. 241-267; With Sources: pp. 379-405)…
Chapter 8(Asia) key concepts- * During the period, China rose as the most influential state in East Asia in terms of economic and political dominance. *Japan, Korea, and Vietnam accepted some aspects of Chinese…
First, Korea was influenced by China by having adopted Confucian values. Also, they adapted the civil service exam but only for the aristocrats. The Buddhist missionaries spread Buddhism. Korea also perfected Chinese inventions. Such as moveable type, perfected porcelain making. However, Korea used their Korean Hangul rather than Chinese symbols, and spoke a different language. Second, Japan was influenced by China adopting the Chinese style of government. Japan also adopted aspects of Chinese society. Such as, clothing, tea drinking, and pottery. Buddhism entered Japan through Korea. Japanese students, monks, traders, officials visited the Tang Court. Also, Korea and Japan are in constant contact early on. However, the rural areas stayed traditional. The Japanese did not adopt the civil service exam. Japan also revised the Chinese style of writing and added additional symbols. Uniquely, the women had more freedom. Japan also blended Buddhism and Shinto. Therefore, Korea and Japan were influenced by China in various ways.…
Social division throughout Japan and Vietnam were both structured from Chinese past times. In Japan, there was no caste system at first but it later flourished. Women were allowed to participate in military actions, but not own property or money. Throughout this time period women lost power. Koreans inter-married between ethnic groups which provided characteristics of Southeast Asia. Both of these countries were very similar to the Chinese in their social divisions because of trade. Trade routes such as the Silk Road gave The Japanese and Vietnamese opportunities to “borrow” Chinese ideas.…
