Changes

The Silla dynasty in Korea formed an alliance with the Chinese Tang dynasty and then unified the three kingdoms of the Korean peninsula for the first time in A.D. 668.  The Silla dynasty expelled the Tang a decade later, establishing self-rule for the Koreans that continues today.  Korea was thus one of the first nation-states to emerge in the entire world, and it assumed many of the linguistic and cultural features that it has to this day.

The Silla dynasty in Korea formed an alliance with the Chinese Tang dynasty and then unified the three kingdoms of the Korean peninsula for the first time in A.D. 668.  The Silla dynasty expelled the Tang a decade later, establishing self-rule for the Koreans that continues today.  Korea was thus one of the first nation-states to emerge in the entire world, and it assumed many of the linguistic and cultural features that it has to this day.

While Korea adopted the Chinese bureaucratic model, the old aristocracy remained in control in Korea.  Its art consisted of lotus blossoms, flowing lines, complex floral patterns and soft edges.  Under the Silla dynasty poetry also became popular, and artists developed a famous green celadon pottery.

While Korea adopted the Chinese bureaucratic model, the old aristocracy remained in control in Korea.  Its art consisted of lotus blossoms, flowing lines, complex floral patterns and soft edges.  Under the Silla dynasty, poetry also became popular, and artists developed a famous green celadon pottery.

In 935 a Koryo dynasty emerged after it overthrew the Silla dynasty.  “Korea” today takes its name from the “Koryo dynasty.”  Scholars and soldiers took control of Korea in 1392, after the Mongols invaded Korea from 1231 to 1350, and the scholars established the Choson or Yi dynasty.

In 935 a Koryo dynasty emerged after it overthrew the Silla dynasty.  “Korea” today takes its name from the “Koryo dynasty.”  Scholars and soldiers took control of Korea in 1392, after the Mongols invaded Korea from 1231 to 1350, and the scholars established the Choson or Yi dynasty.

===Khmer Empire===

===Khmer Empire===