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109
Choson Conquered By Wudi
In 109 B.C.E. the earliest Korean kingdom, Choson, was conquered by Wudi. Parts of Korea were soon colonized by Chinese settlers. This event represents continuity because these colonies soon became a channel by which Chinese influences began to filter into Korean culture and these influences lasted throughout the era and spread eastward from China to Korea to Japan. This event relates to the political theme because it deals with a leader who conquered a certain area. -
111
Direct Rule
In 111 B.C.E. The Han became dissatisfied with exacting tribute from the Viet rulers and began direct rule. This event represents change because sinification increased and was used by the Viet rulers to consolidate their power over both their own peoples and those to the west and south. This event relates to the political theme because it deals with leaders/rulers and power. -
Period: 200 to Jan 1, 1400
The Spread of Chinese Civilization
Although Chinese influences spread throughout the era by trade, religion, and complex societies, the governmental system had more power then the people which allowed them to choose how the Chinese life would go. -
220
Qin Raids in south China
In 220 B.C.E. Qin raids in south China occured. This event is significant because it imporved trade. The Qin raids represents a change over time because it gave a boost to lively trade that was conducted between the Viets and the people's of south China. More items were traded such as ivory, shells, and pearls. This event relates to the political theme because it deals with war and conflict. -
Jan 1, 646
Taika Reforms Introduced
In 646 the Emperor and his advisors introduced the far-reaching Taika reforms, aimed at completely revamping the imperial administration along Chinese lines. The introduction of the reforms represented change over time because although it failed, after it failed Buddhist monks had grown so bold and powerful. This event relates to the political theme because it deals with imperial administration. -
Jan 1, 794
Establishment of a new capital
In 794, the emperor Kammu established a new capital city at Heian which was later called Kyoto. The capital is significant because it allowed room for a better life for the people. This event represents change because the basis of imperial political power has been severely eroded and court culture soared to new levels of refinement. Men and women were required to follow strict codes of polite behavior. This event relates to the political theme because it deals with court systems. -
Jan 1, 935
Koryo Dynasty
In 935, the Koryo Dynasty began and it ruled the Korean peninsula. The Koryo Dynasty is significant because it allowed the country to form its own cultural tradition. This event represents change because a centralized bureaucratic system was established. This event relates to the political theme because it deals with a bureaucratic government system. -
Jan 1, 980
Le Dynasty
In 980, the Le Dynasty began in which it became the source of legitimacy. This event represents change because Chinese-style palaces were created and civil service exams were reintroduced. This event relates to the politcal theme because it relates to structures and government service exams. -
Jan 1, 1392
Yi Dynasty Established
in 1392, the Yi Dynasty was established and it ruled Korea until 1910. The Yi is significant because it provided further advancements and imporvements to China. This event represents change because the Yi restored the aristocratic dominance and links to China. This event relates to the political theme because it restored the aristocratic dominance which has to do with governance. -
Warlord period
In 1916, the Warlord period was a time of chaos and suffering and it is significant because it provided economic and cultural growth. This event represents change over time because new tools, new crops, and the draft of animals were created. Also, new tax collections were created and stronger rural communities. This relates to the political theme because it has to do with taxes which leads back to government. -
Revival of Zen Buddhism
Fears that Japan might go back to barbarism were mollified by continuing cultivation of the arts. Zen Buddhism appealead to the warior elite and secured the place of arts in the era of strife and destruction. This event reresents continuity because Zen Buddhism began to evolve and spread throughout the era. This event relates to the political theme because conflict and war led to Zen.