Chapter 12 Section 3 - Korea
Geography: Peninsula 70% covered in mountains Most people live in western coastal plains (farming) One of the largest fishing industries in the world
Geography: Korea has been heavily influenced by China. Migrated from Siberia. Control by several Chinese dynasties, including the Han in 108 B.C. Adapted Chinese writing and farming techniques Brought Buddhist beliefs.
Buddhism: Goal – get rid of all suffering How – get rid of all want How - lead a moral life
Silla Dynasty Tang supported first controlling dynasty of 3. Buddhism flourished Trade with China Chinese influence – culture, language, politics Kyongju – capital “city of gold” aristocracy ruled Confucian Academy Relationships Filial piety Civil service exam (only to aristocracy)
King Munmu’s underwater tomb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPiDLZtAmOI
Silla Dynasty King Naemul established a hereditary monarchy. Influx of Chinese culture under his rule. Defeated a Japanese invasion.
Koryo Dynasty (modern word Korea) Replaced the Silla. Capital Songak Created moveable metal type to print books. Perfected the technique of celadon, porcelain with a blue-green glaze. Mongols destroyed them lost forever
Choson Dynasty King Sejong replaced the writing system with hangul phonetic alphabet Led to a high literacy rate Downfall of Korea Japan invaded China through Korea and burned and looted.
Downfall of Korea Japan invaded China through Korea and burned and looted. Eventually used turtle ships to repel Japanese army Japan took artisan back to Japan