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The Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty. 618 AD – 907 AD. China under the Tang Dynasty (teal) circa 700 AD. Capital Chang'an (618–904) Luoyang (904–907) Language(s) Chinese Religion Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Chinese folk religion Government - Monarchy

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The Tang Dynasty

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  1. The Tang Dynasty 618 AD – 907 AD

  2. China under the Tang Dynasty (teal) circa 700 AD

  3. Capital Chang'an (618–904)Luoyang (904–907) • Language(s) Chinese • Religion Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Chinese folk religion • Government - Monarchy • History  - Li Yuan takes over the throne of the Sui Dynasty June 18, 618  

  4. Population  - 7th century est. 50,000,000   - 9th century est. 80,000,000  • Currency - Chinese coin, Chinese cash

  5. The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. • It was founded by the Li (李) family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. • The dynasty was interrupted briefly by the Second Zhou Dynasty (October 8, 690 – March 3, 705) when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, becoming the first and only Chinese empress.

  6. The Tang Dynasty is generally regarded as a high point in Chinese civilization. • The Tang Dynasty was largely a period of progress and stability. • Chinese culture flourished and further matured during the Tang era; it is considered the greatest age for Chinese poetry. • Two of China's most famous poets, Li Bai and Du Fu, belonged to this age, as did many famous painters such as Han Gan, Zhang Xuan, and Zhou Fang.

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