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Aim : Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’?

Aim : Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’? . Do Now : Read Chinese Social Ladder and answer the 2 questions that follow . Golden Age of China Vocabulary.

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Aim : Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’?

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  1. Aim: Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’? Do Now: Read Chinese Social Ladder and answer the 2 questions that follow

  2. Golden Age of China Vocabulary • Golden Age: A time in a culture of high achievement in arts, literature, and science. Generally occurs in times of peace. • Tang Dynasty – a powerful ruling family that ruled China from 618 to 907, they built a vast empire that had a stable government, society & economy based on trade. Government corruption, drought & rebellions led to its collapse. • Song Dynasty – ruling family that reunited China from 960 to 1279 under the leadership of General Zhao Kuangyin . The dynasty was weakened by invaders & fell to the Mongols in 1279. • Tributary states – independent state that must acknowledge the supremacy of another state & pay tribute (money) to its ruler • Gentry – wealthy landowning class • Civil Service System – A branch of governmental service in which individuals are employed on the basis of professional merit as proven by competitive examinations.

  3. Activity #1 • We will read- Tang & Song Dynasties in China together • Underline or highlight the important information • Examine the map & answer the map question inCOMPLETE SENTENCES

  4. Activity #2 • In groups of 4- read side 2 • Take turns reading to aloud (Active Listening) • Underlineor highlight the important information • Fill out the graphic organizer for the government, society & literature/arts (15 words OR LESS)

  5. Summary • Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’? • Explain your answer usingCOMPLETE SENTENCES

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