The Spread of Chinese Civilization: Japan, Korea, and Vietnam 500-1500

Japan By 600, Japanese culture reflected a blend of Chinese and native Japanese influences 7th c. Taika reforms sought to restructure Japanese gov’t acc. to Chinese model New capital established in Kyoto

Program of centralization ultimately failed Feudal system developed

Korea Chinese influence became extensive during the “Three Kingdoms Period” Silla became 1st independent Korean kingdom in 7th c. -Tributary state to China -Modeled itself on Tang Improved on Chinese pottery-making and printing

Early Korean celedon vase

Vietnam Extensive cultural borrowing from China Resisted assimilation Gained independence in 10th c. w/ fall of Tang Used Chinese military tech. to conquer neighbors (Chams and Khmer)