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ASHLEY DAVIS. Global project Chapter 13. Two Golden Ages of China. The Han dynasty collapsed in 220, leaving china to remain divided for nearly 400 years Various dynasties rose and fell in South China The emperor of the Sui dynasty[589-618] reunited Northern and Southern China

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  1. ASHLEY DAVIS Global project Chapter 13

  2. Two Golden Ages of China • The Han dynasty collapsed in 220, leaving china to remain divided for nearly 400 years • Various dynasties rose and fell in South China • The emperor of the Sui dynasty[589-618] reunited Northern and Southern China • Tang Dynasty was established in 618 taking power

  3. Chapter 13 Spread of Civilizations in East Asia 500-1650

  4. Tang Dynasty Achievements • Rebuilt bureaurcracy and enlarged the civil service system • Set up schools • Strengthened the central government • Encouraged internal trade and transportation • In 907 the Tang Dynasty declined

  5. The Tang Dynasty Tang rulers of the Tang Dynasty carried empire building to new heights, conquering territories deep into Central Asia, allowing many students from around the world to come to the Tang Dynasty capital to study law and the arts. Tang rulers such as an early Empress Wu Zhao helped restore the system of the uniform government through out China. Tang emperors also instituted the system of land reforms, which allowed many peasants a chance at living.

  6. Song Dynasty • In 960 the Song Dynasty was founded and ruled for 319 years • Chinese wealth dominated East Asia during this time • Chinese economy expanded • Foreign trade flourished • Many new irrigation systems were formed

  7. Chinese Society • China’s two main social classes were the gentry and peasants • Gentry- valued learning and the Confucian thought. Mostly consisted of scholar officials of the court or wealthy landowning class • Peasants- most of the Chinese people who worked the land, living on what they produced.

  8. Chinese Society Conti. • Merchants-acquired vast wealth but were looked down at by the Confucian people who thought they lived off their labor because of greed. • Status of women- were higher than the time of the Song and Tang Dynasty. Women had authority over their children and helpers. But some women had to undergo the painful custom of foot binding. The Chinese people would bind the feet of women so they would stay small. It became a symbol of beauty and nobility when a women had small feet.

  9. Arts and Literature • Buddhist themes dominated sculpture and influenced Chinese architecture • Chinese perfected porcelain, developed beautiful glazes to decorate vases, tea cups. Etc • Prose and poetry flowed through the writers of China • The greatest poet was Li Bo, a zestful lover of life and freedom

  10. Terms • Usurp- illegally taking ones position or rank • Tributary States- states that sent regular tributes to one country • Land reform-the breaking up of lad or agriculture and redistributing it among other people • Gentry- wealthy landowning class • Pagoda- a temple that curves up at the corners

  11. The Mongol and Ming Empire • Mongols were nomadic people • Under the leadership of Genghiz Mongol forces won many victories • Mongol forces conquered Asian steppes • Mongols ruled with toleration and justice • Trade flourished in Eurasia • Exported: food, tools, new inventions and ideas • Mongol empire continued to prosper contacts between Europe and Asia

  12. Government • Under the rule of Kublai Khan jobs were only given to non- Chinese officials • Khan rebuilt and extended the great Canal • Allowed Chinese to rule provinces • Mongol empire prospered under his rule • The Ming Dynasty took over and wanted to assert Chinese rule once more • The Ming Dynasty was very productive and flourished • Had many new ideas for art and influenced many other countries

  13. Korea and Its Traditions • 70 percent of Korea is covered by mountains • Korea has a 5400mile coastline with hundreds of harbors • Between 300-600 A.D three separate Kingdoms were built, North Korea, Southwest Korea, and Southeast Korea • The three kingdoms warred with each other over many years • They were mostly influenced by the Chinese to some extent

  14. Ming rulers sent Chinese fleets into distant waters. The most memorable venture was that of the admiral Zheng He • In 1405 Zheng He commanded the first expedition of China • The goal of the expedition was to promote trade and collect tribute from lesser powers • Between 1405 and 1433 Zheng He had traveled to the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and East Africa, because of the expedition many other countries saw the power of the Middle Kingdom

  15. Questions 1.The Mongols played a significant role in Russian history by: 1. supporting Czar Nicholas II during the Russian Revolution  2. supporting the rule of Ivan the Terrible  3. ending the reign of Catherine the Great  4. isolating Russia from Western Europe during the early Renaissance

  16. The longest Dynasty • The longest dynasty was Choson • The Dynasty reduced Buddhist influenced and set up a government based on Confucianism

  17. Korea and Japan • While maintaining its own identity, Korea served as a cultural bridge, connecting China and Japan • The ocean allowed Japan to preserved its distinct culture while allowing it to select religious, political, and artistic traditions from China • Japan created a feudal society that was ruled by Lords

  18. 2.Korea greatly influenced the development of early Japan by: 1. acting as a bridge for ideas from China  2. providing Japan with the technology for industrialization  3. serving as a barrier against Chinese aggression  4. protecting Japan from early European exploration

  19. 3. Japan between 1603 and 1868, the most notable action taken by the Tokugawa Shogunate was the 1.military conquest of China 2.development of extensive trade with the Americas 3.formation of cultural links with Europe 4.virtual isolation of the country from the outside world

  20. 4.The code of bushido of the Japanese samurai is most similar to 1.belief in reincarnation and karma of Hindus 2.practice of chivalry by European knights 3.teachings of Judaism 4.theory of natural rights of the Enlightenment writers

  21. 5.Feudal societies are generally characterized by 1an emphasis on social order 2.a representative government 3.many economic opportunities 4.the protection of political rights

  22. Answers • Answer to question 1 is 4 • Answer to question 2 is 1 • Answer to question 3 is 4 • Answer to question 4 is 2 • Answer to question 5 is 1 Use of Topical Archive Multiple-Choice Questions Regents Examination

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