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What is East Asia made up of?
What does 'Identify...' mean?
Indicate or provide information about a specified topic, without a description, elaboration, or explanation.
What does 'Describe...' mean?
Provide the relevant characteristics of a specified topic.
What is the chronology of the Chinese dynasties?
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How did the Song dynasty justify their rule?
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What is Confucianism?
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What is Daoism?
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What is Buddhism?
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How did Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism coexist?
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How do religions/beliefs develop and expand?
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Who produced in the economic systems of the past?
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What happened in the economy of Song China?
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What common thread can be applied from East Asia to around the world through analyzing their economic systems?
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What is Dar-al Islam?
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Where did Islam spread before 900 CE?
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Where did Islam spread after 900 CE?
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How did Islam spread between 900 and 1300 CE?
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How did Islam continue to spread between 1300 and 1500?
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What cultural developments occurred within Dar-al Islam?
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What common thread can be applied from Dar-al Islam through analyzing the effects of cross-cultural interactions?
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What were the political entities under Dar-al Islam?
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Study Notes
East Asia Overview
- East Asia comprises China, Korea, and Japan; distinct from Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Identifying Terms
- "Identify" means indicating or providing information about a specified topic without elaboration.
Describing Terms
- "Describe" involves providing relevant characteristics of a topic, effectively "painting a picture" with words.
Chinese Dynasties Chronology
- Key sequence of Chinese dynasties: Han → Sui → Tang → Song.
Governance in East Asia
- The Song dynasty leveraged Confucianism and imperial bureaucracy to justify rule.
- Recruitment for officials, initiated during the Han dynasty, involved competitive exams focused on Confucian texts.
Confucianism
- Confucianism originated from Confucius in the 6th century B.C.E. in China.
- Focuses on social harmony through moral leadership, the importance of education, and family as a model for the state.
Daoism
- Daoism was founded by Laozi, emerging between the 6th and 3rd centuries B.C.E. in China.
- Emphasizes withdrawal into nature, simple living, and cessation of striving.
Buddhism
- Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century B.C.E. in India.
- Centers on the belief that suffering stems from desire, with a path to alleviate suffering through ethical living and meditation.
Coexistence of Religions
- Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism coexist peacefully.
Development and Expansion of Religions
- Religions shape societies and influence surrounding nations; notable examples include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism.
Economic Systems in East Asia
- Producers include free peasants and artisans; merchants serve as consumers who engage in trade.
Song China Economy
- The economy of Song China experienced growth due to improved productivity, expanding trade networks, and agricultural and manufacturing innovations.
Global Economic Insights
- Analyzing East Asian economic systems reveals that technological innovations become increasingly complex over time.
Dar-al Islam Concept
- Dar-al Islam translates to "House of Islam."
- Early locations included the Middle East, Northern Africa, and parts of Western Europe, later expanding to East and West Africa, Eastern Europe, and parts of India and Southeast Asia.
Spread of Islam
- Islam originated in Mecca and began spreading into the Middle East, North Africa, and Western Europe by 900 CE.
- Growth continued from 900 to 1300 CE across the Sahara into West Africa and Eastern Africa, reaching northern India and eventually into Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe by 1500.
Cultural Developments in Dar-al Islam
- Cultural interactions within Dar-al Islam demonstrate social, cultural, and political implications influenced by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Cross-Cultural Exchange
- Analysis of Dar-al Islam shows that trade networks facilitated the spread of belief systems and complex interactions over time, leading to exchanges of not only goods but also religious practices and scientific knowledge.
Political Entities in Dar-al Islam
- Caliph: An Arabic term for the leader succeeding Prophet Muhammad; example includes the Abbasid Caliphate (c. 750-1258) based in Baghdad.
- Sultanate: A territory ruled by a Sultan, with various examples across the Islamic world reflecting a blend of regional cultures.
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