Chinese Influence on . . . . Learning Objective: Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time. Describe the cultural, political, social, economic, and technological influences that China had on other East Asian empires during this time period. Positive Korea ● ● Japan ● Negative Tribute Missions ○ Buddhism and Confucianism text enriched life ○ Trades of goods Achieved political independence ● ● Women had a less flexible life Made married women belong to their spouse's family Chinese cultured japans culture ● Had distinctive religious beliefs than China Believed in military honor more than scholar/intelligence honor favored ● Vietnam ● ● ● Heavily adopted culture from China Achieved political independence Adopted Chinese agricultural ● China wanted to implement men's dominance ○ However Vietnam preferred the birth of a girl Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time. When the Chinese intended to hire people based on their skills in order to establish a functioning government, the examination system was born. As time went on, changes were made to the system that made it possible for more candidates to apply for the exam. Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time. East Asia was significantly impacted by Chinese cultural practices over time. Many Chinese customs were emulated by Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, which even assimilated some of them into their own distinctive cultures. Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time. Due to greater trade, the Chinese economy grew over time. Each dynasty that began to rule China had an effect on the country's economy. Some increased trade would result in a larger wealth income for the nation.