Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A Chinese philosophical and spiritual tradition that, along with Confucianism, was supported by Song Dynasty emperors and shaped Chinese society and political systems.
AP course connection
Topic 1.1: 1.1 Developments in East Asia from 1200-1450