Chapter 8

Chapter 8: China and the World:

During the Ancient Era, China has been a major civilization and continued to flourish into what they also call the "The Golden Age".  We can all agree that there was major economic growth and this growth came from trade, technology, engineering developments, other inventions, and Vietnamese drought proof rice which supported the growing populations around China. 

To select political leaders, China utilized a merit system called, "The examination system". 

The examination system was mostly based on the people's performance, and it no longer mattered what your family lineage was if you performed well. 

The examination system highlighted the unspoken relationship of power between people. Many countries wanted to be Chinese, except Vietnam. While China wanted to claim Vietnam, they were set on becoming part of the Roman Empire. 

During the Golden Age:

China was reunified, Tang and Song dynasty was built off of Sui. 

The Golden Age was based up of art and literature. They were of rapid growth. The Song dynasty wasn't golden for women. It was tightening of patriarchal restrictions on women. As for the Tang dynasty, they had elite women who had more freedom and were well educated. 

China needed the nomads for horses, goods, and the Silk Road. 

The "Tribute System", was a non-Chinese authority must acknowledge Chinese Superiority. 

For the tribute System, they would receive trading privileges and bestowals and the Nomads adopted Chinese ways. 

Comparing Kora, Vietnam, and Japan:

For Korea, they had temporary conquest during the Han Dynasty period. They also accepted Chinese culture. As for Vietnam, they adopted much of the Chinese ways including their way of running the government. They also provided rice to other cultures. Last but not least, Japan ever invaded or conquered by China.