Question 1

The Golden Lotus is an example of

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The Golden Lotus is a classical novel written during the Ming dynasty in China. It is primarily known for its explicit sexual content and is considered as one of the most controversial books of Chinese literature. Therefore, option C, "Ming pornographic literature," is the best choice to describe it.

Question 2

How did Japanese culture change during the Tokugawa period? What was the importance of Confucianism to the culture of Japan? What influence,if any,did the West have on Japanese cultural development?

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Question 3

What were the main tenets of Ming-Qing culture? How did the novel develop in this period? What are the similarities of culture with past Chinese dynasties? What influence,if any,did the West have on Chinese cultural development?

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Question 4

The satire of Saikaku represents

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Saikaku's satire primarily addresses the urban culture of Tokugawa Japan, specifically the merchant class and their pursuit of pleasure and luxury.

Question 5

What arguments have been presented that explain why China did not undergo an industrial revolution following the third commercial revolution? Which argument do you find the most compelling?

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Question 6

How did the Warring States develop in Japan? Why did the wars continue for over a century? What institutions were changed in the country because of these long wars?

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Question 7

What were the primary factors influencing the third commercial revolution in China from 1500 to 1800? What was the role of agriculture in this revolution? Why were cash crops important in this development? Where was population growth most evident?

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Question 8

How did contact with Westerners influence Japanese culture? To what extent were cultural contacts with the West maintained after the expulsion of foreigners in the 17th century?

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Question 9

The Nguyen dynasty in 19th century Vietnam

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The Nguyen dynasty rejected French influence and adopted elements of Chinese governance. They saw themselves as successors of the Chinese dynastic tradition and adopted Confucianism as the governing philosophy. They also maintained a tributary relationship with China and sought to resist French colonization of Vietnam with Chinese military aid, though ultimately without success. There is no evidence that they instituted Dutch studies throughout the educational system.

Question 10

What were the main tenets of Japanese foreign policy from 1467 to 1858? How important was Western influence in this period? What trade had been carried on with China,and why did this activity stop during this period?

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Question 11

Compare and contrast the influence of Chinese culture and government in Japan,Korea,and Vietnam.How did each state use Chinese culture to build their own states? What were the results of state-building in each place?

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Question 12

Why was Christianity more successful in Japan than in other Asian countries? Was Christianity compatible with Japanese religious beliefs? Did the success of Catholic missionaries lead to an aggressive reaction towards Christians?

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Question 13

Compare and contrast European and Chinese government,society,and politics in the period from 1500-1800.What factor or factors do you think most account for the differences between them?

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Question 14

The Vietnamese used all of the following Chinese techniques to build their government except

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The Vietnamese did not use Legalist principles of law and order to build their government. Instead, they borrowed from Confucianism and Taoism.

Question 15

How did changes in tactics and technology change the nature of the Japanese military establishment in the 16th and 17th centuries? What were the social and political consequences of military reforms?

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Question 16

What are the factors that prevented Korea from emerging as a strong state during Medieval and Early Modern times? How did Korean political and social structures differ from those of China and Japan?

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Question 17

What were some of the most prominent differences between China and Japan during the Late Traditional era and how did these differences shape the two nations' economic and political development?

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Question 18

Explain the main tenets of Chinese foreign policy in the Ming-Qing period.What were the "managed frontiers"? Why did the Chinese fail to take advantage of their maritime technology? What groups were the greatest threat to the empire?

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Quiz 18: East Asia in the Late Traditional ERA