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Warm-up: Answer in a complete sentence

Warm-up: Answer in a complete sentence. 1. In which dynasty did construction for the Great Wall begin ? 2. Which dynasty is known for their bronzework and jade carvings ? 3. During which dynasty did the teachings of Confucius become popular ?

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Warm-up: Answer in a complete sentence

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  1. Warm-up: Answer in a complete sentence 1. In which dynasty did construction for the Great Wall begin? 2. Which dynasty is known for their bronzework and jade carvings? 3. During which dynasty did the teachings of Confucius become popular? 4. Which dynasty developed the civil service test? 5. Fu Hao was a warrior during which dynasty? 6. The Chinese began trading along the Silk Road during which dynasty? 7. During which dynasty was Shih Huang Ti the emperor?

  2. T’ang Dynasty 618 – 907 (AD)

  3. TANG TUESDAY! • Tang was created by William Mitchell, who also invented PopRocks and CoolWhip! • Was used on some NASA flights – this led to the misconception that it was created for astronauts, which it wasn’t • Has 100% of your daily Vitamin C  Commercial 1966 Commercial 1998 Commercial 2011 Commercial 1970 Commercial 2001 (this is the one I remember!!!)

  4. The T’ang Dynasty • Strong Central Government • Added Korea and Tibet to their empire • Expanded trade and brought more wealth

  5. Golden Age • Golden Age- A period of prosperity and achievement • Chinese literature greatly expanded: • Encyclopedias and dictionaries • Poetry- Li Po was one of China’s greatest poets • Advances in printing made it possible for more books to be printed. Literature became available to more people

  6. Empress Wu Chao • The wife of Emperor Kao-Tsung • Emperor asked her to help rule when he became ill • He died in 690 and she proclaimed herself the new Emperor • Many people opposed her being the emperor because she was a woman • She ruled for 15 years and in 705 she was forced to give up her throne to her son

  7. Empress Wu • Strengthened China’s military and economy by growing the military and increasing agricultural production • Developed a civil service exam for women • Advocated for Buddhism; built the largest statue of Buddha in the Chinese Caves at Mogao (we will look at later) • Some believe she murdered two of her sons and one of her daughters to maintain power

  8. Chinese Caves at Mogao • http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/06/dunhuang-caves/caves-interactive

  9. T’ang Dynasty Declines • Over the years, provincial governors declared themselves to be independent states • China became weak and disunited • Foreign invaders conquered and ruled China

  10. Compare and Contrast • How are Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Empress Wu Zetian similar and different? • Work with a partner to create a visual comparing and contrasting the two women.

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