Post Classical Asia Flashcard Review

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Sui Dynasty

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A short-lived imperial dynasty of China that unified the country after the period of disunion.

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Grand Canal

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The longest canal or artificial river in the world, built during the Sui Dynasty to connect the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers. Allowed for grains to be shipped from southern plains to the capital.

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Tang Dynasty

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An imperial dynasty of China, considered a high point in Chinese civilization and a golden age of cosmopolitan culture.

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Song Dynasty

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A Chinese dynasty that succeeded the Tang Dynasty, known for its advances in technology, culture, and economics.

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Gunpowder

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An explosive substance invented in China during the Tang Dynasty, used initially for fireworks and later for military purposes.

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Cultural Bridge

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A metaphorical term describing the role of certain regions or periods in facilitating cultural exchange between different civilizations; Korea acted as this between the mainland of Asia and Japan

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Archipelago

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A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.

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Heian Period

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The last division of classical Japanese history, known for its art, especially poetry and literature.

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Shoguns

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Military dictators of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868.

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Samurai

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The military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan.