AP World 1.1 East Asia

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The professional class of government workers that enforce the rules of the leaders.

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Imperial Bureaucracy

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A society in which men hold power and women are largely excluded from it.

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Patriarchy

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A type of government in which talented people can rise to positions of power, despite their status in society.

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Meritocracy

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Money paid to stronger societies by weaker ones in order to keep the peace.

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Tribute

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This Chinese religious philosophy is concerned with inner virtue, morality, respect for the community, and obedience to one’s superiors.

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Confucianism

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A Chinese religious tradition that focuses on living a simple life in harmony with nature.

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Doaism

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A syncretic religious system that combined elements of different religions in China during the Song period.

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Neo-Confucianism

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This process led China to produce a huge amount of products to sell in international markets, despite the fact that the products were all made by hand and not in factories.

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Proto-Industrialization

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This process led to a large population increase in China during the Song period.

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Agricultural Improvements

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This process allowed Chinese sellers to find markets for their products in different parts of the country as well as internationally.

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Transportation Advancements