1. With reference to what you have read in this chapter, discuss the influence of
China on Vietnam's culture and life.
Answers
Explanation:
Vietnam was ruled by Chinese dynasties for a long time before it was colonised by Franceand as such the Chinese culture had an immense influence on Vietnam’s culture and life.
1. Chinese religion Confucianism was practised in Vietnam alongwith Buddhism and other local religious practices.
2. In the ancient times also women heroes such as Trung sisters and Trieu Au fought against Chinese rule. Their deeds and actions inspired many nationalist of 20th century in Vietnam.
3. In the 20th century, Vietnamese nationalists were highly influenced by the success of communism in China. So much so, Ho Chi Minh, who was a great communist nationalist of Vietnam, based his freedom struggle against French on communism.
4. Later Ho Chi Minh established north Vietnam as a communist democratic republic, and his efforts of uniting north and south Vietnam also proved fruitful
Answer:
The influence of China on Vietnam's culture and life was multifarious before the French colonised Vietnam. Even when the latter gained independence in 1945, the rulers maintained the use of Chinese governance systems and culture.