Flashcard on Imperial East Asia

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Which country was the dominant cultural and political power in Imperial East Asia?

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China

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In Vietnam, the Ly promoted Confucian values and honored local spirits but chose what state religion?

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Buddhism

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How did the Jurchen make Chinese gunpowder technology even more effective in warfare?

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by filling bombs with gunpowder

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How did the Song dynasty ensure the most qualified candidates would fill government jobs?

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They required that civil service exams be taken anonymously.

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What do researchers believe caused the Angkor kingdom’s demise in the 15th century?

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changing climate

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What was an effect of the Southern Song paying a tribute to the Jurchen each year?

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The Southern Song rebuilt their economy and became one of the richest societies in the world.

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What was an effect of the establishment of large-scale metal factories in Song China?

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Metalworkers produced iron goods in large quantities.

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How did Ngo Quyen defeat the Chinese in the war for Vietnamese independence?

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by sinking Chinese warships

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What strict code of behavior did samurai warriors follow, which was similar to the knight’s code of chivalry?

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bushido

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When the Song were forced to make huge tribute payments, what happened to their economy?

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Their economy grew stronger.