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AP World History: Global Tapestry & East Asia 1200-1450 Study Guide

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AP World History: Global Tapestry & East Asia 1200-1450 Study Guide

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Developments in East Asia from 1200 to 1450 saw major economic, political and cultural advancements, particularly in China under the Song Dynasty. This period also witnessed important developments in Japan, Korea and Vietnam, as well as in the Islamic world.

Key points:

The Song Dynasty in China (960-1279) brought great prosperity and innovation
Japan developed a feudal system under military shoguns
Korea and Vietnam had close but complex relationships with China
The Islamic world made significant advances in science, medicine and culture

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TOPIC 1.1 Developments in East Asia from c. 1200 to c. 1450
CHINA
Significance of the Song Dynasty:
Under the Song Dynasty (960-1279), China

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Japan's Feudal System

Japan developed a unique feudal system during this period, characterized by decentralized power and regional rivalries.

Key Features:

In 1192, the Minamoto clan installed the first shogun as military ruler
Power was divided between the emperor, shogun, and regional daimyo (landowning aristocrats)
Most of the population worked as rice farmers
This feudal structure persisted until the 17th century when shoguns finally unified the country

Definition: Shogun - The military dictator of Japan during the period of feudalism.

Highlight: Japan's feudal system led to centuries of regional conflict and a decentralized power structure, in contrast to China's more unified imperial system.

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China Under the Song Dynasty

The Song Dynasty (960-1279) was a period of great prosperity and advancement for China.

Economic Developments:

China became the world's most commercialized and populous trading society
The Grand Canal enabled efficient water transportation across the empire
Agricultural productivity increased through irrigation and improved farming techniques
Gunpowder technology spread from China along trade routes

Political and Social Changes:

The bureaucracy expanded through a meritocratic system, increasing social mobility
Buddhism and Confucianism spread more widely
Women were expected to defer to men, exemplified by foot binding practices

Cultural and Religious Developments:

Buddhism flourished in various forms including Theravada, Mahayana and Tibetan
Neo-Confucianism emerged as a syncretic philosophy combining rationalism with Buddhist and Daoist ideas

Highlight: The Song Dynasty oversaw China's transformation into the world's most advanced manufacturing and commercial power of the time.

Vocabulary: Meritocracy - A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social class or wealth.

Example: The Grand Canal, an extensive waterway system, facilitated trade and helped make China the world's largest trading area.

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Developments in the Islamic World (1200-1450)

The Islamic world saw significant advancements in science, medicine, mathematics, and culture during this period.

Key Innovations:

Mathematics: Nasir al-Din al-Tusi advanced trigonometry
Literature: 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah became a prolific female Muslim writer
Medicine: Improved hospital care and licensing for doctors and pharmacists

Social Structures:

Merchants held high prestige in Islamic society
Women enjoyed higher status than in contemporary Christian or Jewish societies, with rights to inherit property and practice birth control

Cultural Transfers:

Preservation and commentary on Greek philosophy
Establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad
Cultural and scholarly exchanges in Muslim and Christian Spain

Quote: "Muslim women enjoyed a higher status than Christian or Jewish women. [They were] allowed to inherit property and retain ownership after marriage."

Highlight: The Islamic world made significant contributions to mathematics, literature, and medicine, while also fostering a relatively progressive society for women and merchants.

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Korea and Vietnam: Chinese Influence and Local Adaptations

Both Korea and Vietnam had complex relationships with China, adopting some aspects of Chinese culture and governance while maintaining distinct identities.

Korea:

Had a direct tributary relationship with China
Adopted a centralized government modeled on China
Embraced both Confucian and Buddhist beliefs
Maintained a powerful landed aristocracy, limiting social mobility

Vietnam:

Adopted a merit-based bureaucracy similar to China's
Officials were more loyal to local peasants than to a central authority
Women enjoyed greater independence than in China
Preferred nuclear family structures
Villages operated independently without strong political centralization

Vocabulary: Tributary relationship - A system where a weaker state pays tribute to a stronger state in exchange for autonomy and protection.

Example: Vietnamese women had more freedom in marriage and family life compared to Chinese women under strict Confucian traditions.

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AP World History

1450 - 1750 renaissance and reformation

Spanish and portuguese empires

AP World History: Global Tapestry & East Asia 1200-1450 Study Guide

Taryn Rein Atienza

@tarynreinatienza_gbzb

13 Followers

Key points:

The Song Dynasty in China (960-1279) brought great prosperity and innovation
Japan developed a feudal system under military shoguns
Korea and Vietnam had close but complex relationships with China
The Islamic world made significant advances in science, medicine and culture

4/23/2023

3060

AP World History

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Japan's Feudal System

Japan developed a unique feudal system during this period, characterized by decentralized power and regional rivalries.

Key Features:

In 1192, the Minamoto clan installed the first shogun as military ruler
Power was divided between the emperor, shogun, and regional daimyo (landowning aristocrats)
Most of the population worked as rice farmers
This feudal structure persisted until the 17th century when shoguns finally unified the country

Definition: Shogun - The military dictator of Japan during the period of feudalism.

Highlight: Japan's feudal system led to centuries of regional conflict and a decentralized power structure, in contrast to China's more unified imperial system.

China Under the Song Dynasty

The Song Dynasty (960-1279) was a period of great prosperity and advancement for China.

Economic Developments:

China became the world's most commercialized and populous trading society
The Grand Canal enabled efficient water transportation across the empire
Agricultural productivity increased through irrigation and improved farming techniques
Gunpowder technology spread from China along trade routes

Political and Social Changes:

The bureaucracy expanded through a meritocratic system, increasing social mobility
Buddhism and Confucianism spread more widely
Women were expected to defer to men, exemplified by foot binding practices

Cultural and Religious Developments:

Buddhism flourished in various forms including Theravada, Mahayana and Tibetan
Neo-Confucianism emerged as a syncretic philosophy combining rationalism with Buddhist and Daoist ideas

Highlight: The Song Dynasty oversaw China's transformation into the world's most advanced manufacturing and commercial power of the time.

Vocabulary: Meritocracy - A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social class or wealth.

Example: The Grand Canal, an extensive waterway system, facilitated trade and helped make China the world's largest trading area.

Developments in the Islamic World (1200-1450)

The Islamic world saw significant advancements in science, medicine, mathematics, and culture during this period.

Key Innovations:

Mathematics: Nasir al-Din al-Tusi advanced trigonometry
Literature: 'A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah became a prolific female Muslim writer
Medicine: Improved hospital care and licensing for doctors and pharmacists

Social Structures:

Merchants held high prestige in Islamic society
Women enjoyed higher status than in contemporary Christian or Jewish societies, with rights to inherit property and practice birth control

Cultural Transfers:

Preservation and commentary on Greek philosophy
Establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad
Cultural and scholarly exchanges in Muslim and Christian Spain

Quote: "Muslim women enjoyed a higher status than Christian or Jewish women. [They were] allowed to inherit property and retain ownership after marriage."

Highlight: The Islamic world made significant contributions to mathematics, literature, and medicine, while also fostering a relatively progressive society for women and merchants.

Korea and Vietnam: Chinese Influence and Local Adaptations

Both Korea and Vietnam had complex relationships with China, adopting some aspects of Chinese culture and governance while maintaining distinct identities.

Korea:

Had a direct tributary relationship with China
Adopted a centralized government modeled on China
Embraced both Confucian and Buddhist beliefs
Maintained a powerful landed aristocracy, limiting social mobility

Vietnam:

Adopted a merit-based bureaucracy similar to China's
Officials were more loyal to local peasants than to a central authority
Women enjoyed greater independence than in China
Preferred nuclear family structures
Villages operated independently without strong political centralization

Vocabulary: Tributary relationship - A system where a weaker state pays tribute to a stronger state in exchange for autonomy and protection.

Example: Vietnamese women had more freedom in marriage and family life compared to Chinese women under strict Confucian traditions.

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AP World History: Global Tapestry & East Asia 1200-1450 Study Guide

Japan's Feudal System

China Under the Song Dynasty

Developments in the Islamic World (1200-1450)

Korea and Vietnam: Chinese Influence and Local Adaptations

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AP World History: Global Tapestry & East Asia 1200-1450 Study Guide

Japan's Feudal System

China Under the Song Dynasty

Developments in the Islamic World (1200-1450)

Korea and Vietnam: Chinese Influence and Local Adaptations

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Knowunity was a featured story by Apple and has consistently topped the app store charts within the education category in Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Join Knowunity today and help millions of students around the world.

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I love this app so much [...] I recommend Knowunity to everyone!!! I went from a C to an A with it :D

The application is very simple and well designed. So far I have found what I was looking for :D

Love this App ❤️, I use it basically all the time whenever I'm studying