1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

12. 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