Case Study: The Shilla Dynasty
Identify: a) Shilla: The Shilla dynasty ruled from 668 to 918, and was a time when
Korea became a tributary state, therefore acknowledging China as a higher power, but also staying independent. This kingdom was located in the southeast, and with the guidance of empress Wu Zhao, the Korean peninsula was united. b) Koryo: The Koryo dynasty ruled from 918 to 1392, and the Koryo kingdom was located in the north. During this time, Koreans were influenced by Buddhism. Scholars and artists were influenced by the Chinese culture, and inventions were improved as well. The technique of making celadon ware was perfected, and wood block printing for Buddhist texts were brought from China. c) Choson: The Choson, or Yi, dynasty ruled from 1392 to 1910, which was the longest of all the dynasties. General Yi Song-gye set …show more content…
2) Define: hangul: King Sejong told experts to develop a new language using symbols that represent the sound of spoken Korean. This new language spread quickly, because it was easier for Koreans rather than the complicated Chinese symbols.
3) How did the location influence the development of Korean civilization?
The location influenced the development of Korean civilization, because they were influenced by China’s culture and technology, and acted a bridge between China and Japan, often modifying Chinese traditions before passing them on. 4) Give two examples of how Koreans adapted or modified Chinese ideas.
Two examples of how Koreans adapted or modified Chinese ideas include changing the civil service test to fit their inherited ranks, therefore, unlike China where a peasant could win political influence, only higher class people were allowed to do this in Korea. Also, Buddhism became widespread during the Koryo
Korea became a tributary state, therefore acknowledging China as a higher power, but also staying independent. This kingdom was located in the southeast, and with the guidance of empress Wu Zhao, the Korean peninsula was united. b) Koryo: The Koryo dynasty ruled from 918 to 1392, and the Koryo kingdom was located in the north. During this time, Koreans were influenced by Buddhism. Scholars and artists were influenced by the Chinese culture, and inventions were improved as well. The technique of making celadon ware was perfected, and wood block printing for Buddhist texts were brought from China. c) Choson: The Choson, or Yi, dynasty ruled from 1392 to 1910, which was the longest of all the dynasties. General Yi Song-gye set …show more content…
2) Define: hangul: King Sejong told experts to develop a new language using symbols that represent the sound of spoken Korean. This new language spread quickly, because it was easier for Koreans rather than the complicated Chinese symbols.
3) How did the location influence the development of Korean civilization?
The location influenced the development of Korean civilization, because they were influenced by China’s culture and technology, and acted a bridge between China and Japan, often modifying Chinese traditions before passing them on. 4) Give two examples of how Koreans adapted or modified Chinese ideas.
Two examples of how Koreans adapted or modified Chinese ideas include changing the civil service test to fit their inherited ranks, therefore, unlike China where a peasant could win political influence, only higher class people were allowed to do this in Korea. Also, Buddhism became widespread during the Koryo