Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures EASTERN ASIA Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures Overview: Chinese cultural influences – areas were all rice-cultivating economies, whose labor needs fit well with Confucianism: Hierarchy Obedience Discipline Political systems remain unique

Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures EASTERN ASIA Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures Vietnam: Proximity and climate similarities make for smooth Chinese integrations Annam (North Vietnam) Model themselves after Tang/Song China Establish themselves as an independent state under the name of Dai Viet

Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures EASTERN ASIA Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures Vietnam (cont): Annam (North Vietnam) Only thing not on scale with China were military tactics Champa (South Vietnam) Cultivate relationships with Song China, Malay, and India Exported quick maturing rice to China as a tribute gift

Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures EASTERN ASIA Diffusion of Religion; Political Structures Korea: Elite absorb Confucianism and Buddhism from China Pass religions and philosophies along to Japan Kingdoms unified politically by Silla (668) and by Koryo (900s)

EASTERN ASIA Ruling Elites in Japan Early unification: Mountainous terrain create a home to hundreds of small states States unified by Korean warriors in 4th/5th century Establish government headquarters at Yamato on Honshu Island

EASTERN ASIA Ruling Elites in Japan During the 8th century Japan was a major Buddhist center (perhaps surpassing China itself) Native religion of Shinto survived alongside the imported Buddhist religion

EASTERN ASIA Ruling Elites in Japan Rulers of Japan implement a series of political reforms to establish: Central Government Legal Codes National Histories Architecture City-Planning (Tang Model)

EASTERN ASIA Ruling Elites in Japan Heian Period (794-1185) Fujiwara clans dominate Japanese government Aesthetic refinement of aristocracy Elevation of civil officials above warriors

EASTERN ASIA Ruling Elites in Japan Kamakura Shogunate First of Japan’s decentralized military governments Warrior clan which took control of Japan in the late 1100’s Created a capital at Kamakura in eastern Honshu

EASTERN ASIA Ruling Elites in Japan Women in Japan Royal consorts – linking court with their kinsmen Constitution developed in 604 by Suiko Immigrant family Empress upon the death of her husband Fujiwara Noblewomen live isolated lives: Study Buddhism Cultural Pursuits