Korea and Japan. The Map of the Silk Roads The Silk Roads were one of the most important trade...
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- Korea and Japan
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- The Map of the Silk Roads The Silk Roads were one of the most
important trade routes in the world Connected China to the rest of
the world Sold numerous products including silk, porcelain, and
spread ideas on government and Buddhism
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- Geography of Korea and Japan Korea peninsula off of the coast
of China Mountainous area with limited farmland Japan archipelago
(islands) east of China in Pacific Mountainous islands with limited
farmland Korea Japan China
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- Influence of China on Korea Han dynasty first to conquer the
area of Korea Borrowed the Chinese ideas of Centralized government
Confucianism Buddhism Chinese writing eventually created their own
style Ancient China
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- Japanese Culture Religion known as Shinto way of the gods Based
on respecting the forces of nature Also focuses on ancestor worship
Believed in kami- divine spirits living in nature Also influenced
be Chinese culture Buddhism will mix with Shinto beliefs Adopted
Chinese culture, art, government and writing Government later
changes to feudalistic society Landowners hire samurais- warriors
Followed Bushido code of conduct for samurai warriors Also hired to
protect shogun (Japanese king)