Classical East Asia

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  1. 5. A line of rulers from the same family that holds power for generations in China.
  2. 7. Chinese dynasty known as a golden age of culture, trade, and art.
  3. 12. Rebellion 8th-century uprising that weakened the Tang dynasty.
  4. 14. Indigenous religion of Japan focusing on the worship of kami (spirits).
  5. 18. Confucian virtue emphasizing respect for one’s parents and ancestors.
  6. 19. Tang ruler celebrated as an ideal emperor for his leadership and intellect.
  7. 20. Capital city of the Tang dynasty, known as a cosmopolitan trade hub.
  8. 22. the Great Korean king who created the hangul writing system.
  9. 24. The divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority in China.
  10. 25. Dynasty Korean dynasty where the national identity emerged and Buddhism flourished.
  11. 26. Korean kingdom that allied with Tang China to unify the Korean Peninsula.
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  1. 1. Powerful family that unified Japan and began the imperial line.
  2. 2. Regional lords in Japan who ruled territories under the shogun.
  3. 3. Territories that paid taxes or gifts to the Tang dynasty for protection and trade access.
  4. 4. The phonetic Korean alphabet invented during the Joseon dynasty.
  5. 6. Network of trade routes connecting China to Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
  6. 8. Warrior class in feudal Japan bound by loyalty and honor.
  7. 9. Test based on Confucian principles used to select government officials in imperial China.
  8. 10. The only female emperor in Chinese history, who briefly founded the Zhou dynasty.
  9. 11. Philosophy emphasizing morality, education, and respect for authority.
  10. 13. Military leader who held actual political power in feudal Japan.
  11. 15. Ancient Chinese dynasty that established the foundation for later empires and civil service.
  12. 16. Founder of the Tang dynasty who rose to power after the fall of the Sui.
  13. 17. Belief that strong laws and punishments are necessary to maintain social order.
  14. 21. Period Era in Japan known for its golden age of art and literature, including The Tale of Genji.
  15. 23. Chinese philosophy promoting harmony with nature and “the Way of the universe.”