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The Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties of Ancient China Learning Targets and Intentions of the Lesson The Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties of Ancient China Learning Targets and Intentions of the Lesson Students Will Be Able to: 1. KNOW how the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties restored China to greatness and influenced the various empires for hundreds of years. 2. UNDERSTAND and analyze the significance of the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties on the political and social structure of China. 3. List and describe the impact and the significance of China’s major inventions on today’s contemporary world (SKILL). Do Now What is the Dynastic Cycle? What is the Mandate from Heaven and how can you acquire or lose the mandate? Review -Dynastic Cycle -Mandate of Heaven Period of Disunion (220-589 AD) Han Dynasty Collapsed China split into several Kingdoms Led by military leaders. Cultural diffusion Chinese Nomadic settlers, and Invaders Emergence of Buddhism Buddhism enters China during Period of Disunion wealthy donated land and money to Buddhist Temples Buddhism influenced Art Literature Architecture The Sui, Tang, & Song Dynasties The Sui Dynasty Did not last long (similar to the Qin) Grand Canal Constructed Largest artificial river in the world today Canal locks invented Professional army started …however The People Overworked Over taxed The Grand Canal Linking northern and southern China Water to the south to grow food to feed the north The Tang Dynasty 618- Tang overthrew Sui government Founder-Taizong: Greatest ruler Known as the Golden Age of China (a time of great accomplishments and innovations) The only female ruler of China came from this dynasty- Empress Wu The Tang Dynasty Falls…. China falls into a brief period of chaos & disorder Separate kingdoms competed for power China was so divided period is known as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Lasted only 53 years The Song Dynasty Took control in 960 Lasted 300 years (Tang) Invented paper money manage growing wealth Tang & Song Achievements Advances in Agriculture: Song Dynasty: farming new heights irrigation techniques The Dragon Bone device One person instead of a crew to dig underground well Light weight portable pump could scoop up water and pour it into an irrigation canal Tang & Song Achievements Advances in Agriculture: Song Dynasty cultivated the wild lands - Chang Jiang River New fast-ripening rice; Several crops a season Learned to grow cotton Tea production increased Agricultural surpluses helped pay taxes food for all Chinese-resulting in a population increase Tang & Song Achievements Artists & Poets: Tang Dynasty- murals celebrated Buddhism and nature Poetry describe the beauty in life and human emotion Artists made clay figurine such as horses that showed their strength Porcelain items were made of pale- green glaze called celadon “The Four Great Inventions of China” 1. Paper was invented in 105 during the Han Dynasty “The Four Great Inventions of China” 2. Tang Dynasty invented the woodblock printing “The Four Great Inventions of China” 3. Tang Dynasty Gunpowder Fireworks altered how wars were fought “The Four Great Inventions of China” 4. Tang Dynasty - magnetic compass- navigate vast distances over land and sea Old method - sundial/compass Quick Recap 1. What advancements in farming occurred during the Song dynasty? 2. What was the effect on Chinese population due to these advancements 3. How could the invention of woodblock printing effect society? 4. How do you think the magnetic compass effected Chinese trade? .
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