1. 12.5 – Kingdoms of Southeast Asia & Korea

2. Geography of SE Asia Two Parts: Warm, Humid = Monsoon Winds = rain
1) Indochina – borders China & India
2) Islands – Sumatra, Borneo, Java, etc.
Warm, Humid = Monsoon Winds = rain
Rivers & valleys intersected by mountains = difficult communication
Trade: Strait of Malacca & Sunda Strait
Indian Ocean to South China Sea

4. Influences Indian Chinese
1st century A.D. – Indian trading ships arrive
Hindu & Buddhist missionaries spread faith
Kingdoms modeled after Indian politics
Evident today in religion, languages, & art
Chinese
Spread by migration & trade
Varying political influence over mainland SE Asia = conquer or tribute

5. Khmer Empire Modern day Cambodia Established an empire by the 800s
Growth through improved rice cultivation & irrigation
Angkor: Capital City
Huge city-&-temple complex
Angkor Wat – dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu

6. Angkor Wat

8. Island Trading Kingdoms
Sailendra rule island of Java with agriculture
Temple of Borobudur (Indian influence)
7-13th Centuries: Srivijaya rule Strait of Malacca, Sumatra, Borneo, & Java
Wealth = Taxing trade
Capital: Palembang = center for Buddhist teachings

9. Temple of Borobudur

10. Dai Viet Located on the coast south of China
Early 900s: Break away due to weakening of the Tang Dynasty
939: Da Viet (independent)
Mixture of Chinese & Vietnamese culture
Chinese – Buddhism & Government
Vietnamese – Women had more freedom
Ly Dynasty moves capital to Hanoi
Focus on trade, agriculture, & strong central rule

12. Geography of Korea Peninsula of the Asian mainland towards Japan
Summers are hot & winters are cold
Mountainous land w/ limited area for agriculture
Mountains offer a barrier to Manchuria
Isolated = Mountains & Sea

13. Korea Culture was a combination of own & Chinese traditions (adapted)
Early: Controlled by various clans
108 B.C. – Han take over & introduce centralized government, religion, Confucianism, Buddhism, & writing
3 kingdoms develop, Silla dominates & drives out Chinese
Silla develop a suitable writing system & produce sculptures
Korea

14. Koryu Dynasty 935: Wang Kon becomes king; begins Koryu Dynasty
Centralized government & civil service system
Divided society: land aristocracy & the rest
Best positions become hereditary
Produce beautiful pottery & Buddhist printing blocks
s: Face harsh Mongol occupation
Crushing tributes*
1392: Choson overthrow Koryu & issue land reforms; lasts over 500 years