1. The Spread of Chinese Civilization: Japan, Korea, and Vietnam

2. 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

5. Program of centralization ultimately failed
Feudal system developed

6. 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

7. Early Korean
celedon vase

9. 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)