Question

with reference to what you have read in this chapter discuss the influence of China on Vietnam culture and life

Answer 1

china has really very different culture compared to vietnam the women of china are restricted in many ways but weras the vietnam people dont have that restrictions so there is a great influence on vietnam

Answer 2

i) They lived under the shadow of the powerful empire of China.

(ii) Though Vietnam became independent, its rulers continued to maintain the Chinese system of government as well as their culture.

(iii) They continued to use the silk route for bringing in goods, people and ideas.

(iv) The elites in Vietnam were powerfully influenced by the Chinese culture.