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The document discusses the historical context and key terms related to ancient Chinese and Korean cultures, including Oracle Bone Inscriptions, the Mandate of Heaven, and the tributary system. It highlights significant figures such as Emperor Wu of Han and cultural artifacts from the Neolithic period. Additionally, it touches on the interactions between Chinese dynasties and Korean states, illustrating the complexities of governance and cultural exchange in ancient East Asia.

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HIS 284 Lec.2

The document discusses the historical context and key terms related to ancient Chinese and Korean cultures, including Oracle Bone Inscriptions, the Mandate of Heaven, and the tributary system. It highlights significant figures such as Emperor Wu of Han and cultural artifacts from the Neolithic period. Additionally, it touches on the interactions between Chinese dynasties and Korean states, illustrating the complexities of governance and cultural exchange in ancient East Asia.

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The Search for Beginnings

Jiaying Shen
Sep 13, 2024
Key Terms
• Oracle Bone Inscriptions
• Mandate of Heaven
• Emperor Wu of Han
• Tributary System
• Samhan Korea
• Yayoi People
Old Stone Age New Stone Age
Neolithic Cultures in China Korean Earthenware Vessel, ca.
4000 BC
Dogū figurine, ca. 2000 BC Goggle-eyed dogū, ca. 1000 BC
Oracle Bone Inscriptions The Back of an Oracle Bone
Tomb of Lady Fuhao:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBEn0sk3ZOc

Twin Container, ca. 1200 BC


1. “On the thirty-first day, Fu Hao gave birth. It was not
lucky; it was a girl.”
2. “Renshen day crack-making, Zheng divined: order Fu
Hao to follow Zhijia to attack the Bafang; she will meet with
abundant assistance from the spirits.”

3. “Jiaxu day crack-making, Xuan divined: exorcise Fu


Hao in the presence of the spirit of Father Yi, we should
stab war captives.”
• Moderation and Frugality

• Mandate of Heaven

• Decentralized Government

King Wu of Zhou
(1076-1043 bc)
Zhou Dynasty After 776 bc Confucius (551-479 bc)
• Legalism

• Centralized Government

• Harsh Laws

• Short-lived dynasty

First Emperor of Qin


(259-210 bc)
Emperor Wu of Han The Han Empire
(141-87 bc) (ca. 100 bc)
• Emperor vs Confucian-
educated Officials

• Central vs Local

• Recommendation System

• Aristocratic Monopoly
Han-era Rubbing Portraying
Confucian Scholars
Three Kingdoms, 222-280 ad
Chinese Tributary System
“We are barbarians.”
- Chu Kingdom, ca. 900 bc
Wiman Four Han Commanderies Samhan Korea
(ca. 200 bc) ca. 100 bc ca. 200 ad
• Served for the Last King of Shang

• Book of Documents: Kija Korea

• Tangun Legend?

Kija/Jizi
(ca. 200 bc)
Adult Skull of Jōmon People Yayoi People Attires
King of Na Gold Seal Queen Pimiko
57 ad ca. 200 ad
Key Terms
• Oracle Bone Inscriptions
• Mandate of Heaven
• Emperor Wu of Han
• Chinese Tributary System
• Samhan Korea
• Yayoi People

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