The Evolution of Ancient East Asia: From Shang to Han and the Cultural Impact
This exploration delves into the rich history of ancient East Asia, highlighting the significant developments from the Shang dynasty (1500 BCE) through the Zhou (1100 BCE), and the emergence of Legalism and Confucianism under figures like Kong Fuzi. We examine key concepts such as virtue, order, and authority, the rise of the Qin, and the flourishing of culture during the Han (200 BCE - 200 CE). The study also touches upon the influence of neighboring regions, such as Korea and Japan, and the interplay of nationalism and cultural exchanges throughout the centuries.
The Evolution of Ancient East Asia: From Shang to Han and the Cultural Impact
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ANCIENT EAST ASIA “The more laws and ordnances promulgated Then more thieves and robbers there are”
SHANG • 1500 BCE
City-state • King, war
ZHOU • Zhou • Part of Shang • 1100 B.C.E.
KONG FUZI • Junzi (gentlemen) • Jen: virtue, culture • Stability
LEGALISM • Strict laws • Enforcement
Sun Tzu • Art of War • Popular: 19th& 20th cent.
WARRING STATES • Later Zhou • 401-256 B.C. • Consolidation
QIN (220-210 b.c.) • Centralized • Standards • “China”
HAN (200 b.c.-200 a.d.) • Order • Authority • Ruler? • Women?
POP. • +++ • 60 mil.
KOREA • 30k • 5,500 b.c.e
Clan • Independent
BRONZE AGE • 800-300 B.C.E • Rice
“walled towns” • Confederation
Laws • Simple, severe • murder, injury, theft
WOMEN • Low
culture • Festivals • Religion? • Egalitarian • Afterlife
THREE KINGDOMS • Consolidation • Centralized
CULTURE • Poetry, Song • -instruments? 40 • Buildings
JAPAN • 20k: S.E. Asia • 10k b.c.: Jomon
EARLY LIFE • Imp. people = gods • created world, life • Burials • Jewelry
Small regions • Consolidation • 5th cent: • Larger kingdoms
INFLUENCE? • Nationalism: Chinese influence • Refugees: 5-7 cent. • -Language, culture