ASIA 2170 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Zheng He, Guzheng, Samudera Pasai Sultanate
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Major differences between the chinese and the europeans in pre-modern times. The three zones in the chinese world order. Network of trade and foreign relations between china and china s. Premised (def. a statement) on the belief that china was the cultural center of the universe. The chinese ruler, the son of heaven was considered the ruler of all humankind. Outer barbarians in distant areas far from china. Japan, southeast asian countries, some of the european tribute-nations. On the fringe (def. natural border) of chinese border constantly pressed against china. The nomadic/semi-nomadic (def. people that travel from place to place) people of inner asia. All non-chinese were considered uncivilized barbarians (def. a member that does belong to one of the greatest civilizations ) All other barbarian rulers were more local chieftains (def. leader of a tribe) owing allegiance (def. loyalty or commitment of a subordinate(def. lower) to a group/individual) to beijing.
