Political organization:
China:
During this time period, China was a Monarchy. China was an absolute monarchy although the power of the ruler was dependent based on his/her ability to consolidate the rule of other factors.
Japan:
During this time period, Japan was a Monarchy. Japan's emperor held the highest position in Japan society but did not have much political power, along with a weak government.
Southeast Asia:
Southeast Asia consists of many different nations, most being a monarchy. There were blended traditions of kingship from different eras.
Europe:
During this time period, Europe was a Monarchy. There were traditions of theocratic kingship which were based on Roman and Christian precedents.
Similarities/Differences:
A big similarity I noticed is that all of them had a Monarchy government. Something different I noticed is that in Japan, the emperor is the only Head of State in the world.
Economic Features:
China:
China started growing during the Tang and Song dynasty. They used Farming and trade to grow their economy.
Japan:
Japan’s merchants traded more with China and Korea, and artisans found plenty of daimyo to support their crafts.
Southeast Asia:
Settlers developed a tradition and culture of tool and artifact production, they also grew millet and wet rice that could be sold.
Europe:
Europe's economy was primarily farming but time later trade and industry became more important.
Similarities/Differences
A similarity is that trade and agriculture were very important to all these countries. A difference is that unlike the rest of them, Japan often made and sold art.
Cultural Elements:
China:
Some aspects of Chinese culture were pictographic characters for writing, tea culture, silk culture, and worship of heaven and rulers.
Japan:
Parts of Japanese culture were Shinto religion, architecture, distinctive art objects like haniwa figures, and literary classics like the world's first novel.
Southeast Asia:
Southeast Asia had many things like the Buddhist culture, influenced by Confucianism, art, music, and literature.
Europe:
Culture of ancient Europe is rooted in art, architecture, film, types of music, literature, and economics.
Similarities/Differences:
Something that was really popular between all countries is literature and types of art.
Religion:
China:
Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, were considered the three pillars of ancient Chinese society.
Japan:
Shinto was established as an official religion after Buddhism and Confucianism were introduced to Japan from Asia
Southeast Asia:
The official religions included Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism.
Europe:
Europe was predominantly polytheistic (Ancient Greek religion, ancient Roman religion, etc.)
Similarities/Differences:
I noticed all counties had mainly different religions and beliefs.
Population:
China:
During the Middle Ages, China had over 100 million people.
Japan:
During the Middle Ages, Japan had about 15 million people.
Southeast Asia:
During the Middle ages, Southeast Asia had about 283 million people.
Europe:
During the Middle Ages, Europe had about 90 million people
Similarities/Differences:
A difference is that most places had about 100 million or over, but Japan had significantly less.
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