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Chapter 4- Asia During Pre-Colonial Times EAST ASIA Japan- Japanese had several periods that marked their contributions to the development of early societies not only in their country but the entire Asia as well. 1.) Jomon Period (12 500-300 BCE) -it started from the prehistoric era of Japan which marked the creation of Asia’s first potteries. - The first settlers relied only in hunting and gathering of subsistence. 2.) Yayoi Period (ambiguous period) - people used iron implements to do their agricultural work. - production of potteries was made possible using a potter’s wheel. 3.) Kofun Period (250 CE- 538 CE) - the word “kofun” was taken from the name of a famous burial mound for deceased ruling classes. - “Daisenryo Kofun” was the largest and most famous burial mound which was built in the 5 th century in Osaka. 4.) Yamato Period (ambiguous period) - clan-based politics and rituals were intensified during this period. -Chinese and Korean migrants also influenced the cultural patterns of Japanese and one proof was the acceptance of Buddhism as a religion among the clan members. - Japanese Imperial Court is a legal and political unit responsible for administering policies and reforms in the territory. Archaeological Evidence Versus Historical Evidence Archaeological evidence was taken from the artifacts while Historical evidence was taken from the written documents. 5.) Asuka Period (550 CE- 700 CE) - there was a transition of religious ideology and belief from Shintoism (an indigenous form of spirituality which involved a set of practices that were believed to be “the ways of gods”) to Buddhism (a spiritual tradition that practices the teachings of “The Enlightened One”. -Prince Shotoku was one of the key leaders during this period. 6.) Nara Period (710 CE- 794 CE) - two important documents that chronicled the ancient history of the Japanese were published; a. Kojiki (The record of ancient matters) in 712 CE b. Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) in 720 CE. - Emperor Jimmu was the first of a series of emperors and that he descended directly from Amaterasu, the son goddess. Syncretism- is the practice of reconciling divergent beliefs. 7.) Heian Period (794 CE- 1185 CE) - it was the golden age of Japanese classical literature.
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Chapter 4- Asia During Pre-Colonial TimesEAST ASIA
Japan- Japanese had several periods that marked their contributions to the development of early societies not only in their country but the entire Asia as well. 1.) Jomon Period (12 500-300 BCE)-it started from the prehistoric era of Japan which marked the creation of Asia’s first potteries.- The first settlers relied only in hunting and gathering of subsistence.
2.) Yayoi Period (ambiguous period)- people used iron implements to do their agricultural work.- production of potteries was made possible using a potter’s wheel.
3.) Kofun Period (250 CE- 538 CE)- the word “kofun” was taken from the name of a famous burial mound for deceased ruling classes.- “Daisenryo Kofun” was the largest and most famous burial mound which was built in the 5th
century in Osaka.
4.) Yamato Period (ambiguous period)- clan-based politics and rituals were intensified during this period. -Chinese and Korean migrants also influenced the cultural patterns of Japanese and one proof was the acceptance of Buddhism as a religion among the clan members.- Japanese Imperial Court is a legal and political unit responsible for administering policies and reforms in the territory.
Archaeological Evidence Versus Historical EvidenceArchaeological evidence was taken from the artifacts while Historical evidence was taken from the written documents.
5.) Asuka Period (550 CE- 700 CE)- there was a transition of religious ideology and belief from Shintoism (an indigenous form of spirituality which involved a set of practices that were believed to be “the ways of gods”) to Buddhism (a spiritual tradition that practices the teachings of “The Enlightened One”.-Prince Shotoku was one of the key leaders during this period.
6.) Nara Period (710 CE- 794 CE) - two important documents that chronicled the ancient history of the Japanese were published;a. Kojiki (The record of ancient matters) in 712 CEb. Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) in 720 CE.- Emperor Jimmu was the first of a series of emperors and that he descended directly from Amaterasu, the son goddess.
Syncretism- is the practice of reconciling divergent beliefs.
7.) Heian Period (794 CE- 1185 CE)- it was the golden age of Japanese classical literature. -Murasaki Shikibu wrote “The Tale of Genji” which became one of the world’s oldest novels.-Waka means “Japanese poems” while Kanshi means “Chinese poems”. This was to differentiate the two native poetries. - the most prominent clans were the Fujiwaras, the Tairas, and the Minamotos.
Samurai- is a clan-based specialized warriorShoguns- were the military warlords.
8.) Feudal System (1185 CE- 1333 CE)Shogunate- is a new form of political leadership which was eventually paved the way for feudalism in the country.Feudalism- is a social system which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return.-Kamakura Shogunate was the first ruler under the feudal system Daimyo- is a group of feudal lords.
9.) Mongol Invasions (1274 CE-1281 CE Kamikaze- literally means the “divine wind”
10.) Restoration Period (1333 CE- 1336 CE)- this was led by Emperor Go-Daigo who temporarily halted shogunate supremacy.
11.) Muromachi Shogunate (1336 CE- 1573 CE)- it was established by Ashikaga Takauji.- Sengoku Period took place from 1467 CE- 1573 CE also known as the “Period of Warring Kingdoms”.
Korea- was dominated by three kingdoms namely; Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla respectively.
