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The Dynasties The Golden Age Who’s Wu (Leadership) Potporri

Row 1, Col 1 List the Song, Sui and Tang dynasties in China in order. Sui, Tang, Song

1,2 Why do historians refer to the Tang dynasty as the Golden Age of Chinese Civilization? Inventions, Cultural Achievements and Art.

1,3 After a period of disunion who was the empress that kept China unified by harsh ruling. Empress WU

1,4 What religion did people in China turn to during the Period of Disunion and why? Buddhism Why?: Escaping suffering through a cycle of rebirth.

2,1 This person declared himself emperor of China after expanding the empire. Kublai Khan

2,2 What was gunpowder originally used for in China? Fireworks for celebrations

2,3 During which dynasty was there increased contact with the west through Zheng He’s expeditions. However, they concluded that the west had nothing to offer so they severely restricted trade with the West. The Ming Dynasty.

2,4 What was the purpose of the Great Wall? To keep northern tribes (Mongols) from invading China.

3,1 Which dynasty established and reunified China after the Period of Disunion? The Sui Dynasty.

3,2 Name two developments that occurred during the Tang and Song dynasties. 1.Confucian ideas- merit system for government employment, and the encouragement of 2.music 3.art 4.fine writing.

3,3 This European explorer revealed to Europe his findings that China was an organized highly civilized civilization. Marco Polo.

3,4 This religion spread due to traders and monks along the Silk Road from India. Buddhism.

4,1 What was the main way that civil servants got their jobs during the Song dynasty? Civil Service Exams.

4,2 What did the Chinese do to maintain control of the silk and porcelain trade? Kept it a secret.

4,3 What is civil service? Working as a government official.

4,4 The growth of commerce, increased wealth and opportunities for merchants, and landowners left their farms for the cities. What is this called? Chinese Urbanization.

5,1 While this dynasty took over by force, they had the positive influence of expanding trade due to increased contact with West. The Mongols or Yuan Dynasty

5,2 Built in the Sui dynasty but expanded in Tang and Song this allowed the Chinese to move trade crops from farms to the big cities. The Grand Canal.

5,3 During this dynasty China had a period of isolation and it fell behind in technological advancements and in military power. Ming Dynasty.

5,4 1.____________stresses relationships 2.____________ focuses on maintaining a spiritual focus to escape suffering. 1. Confucianism 2. Buddhism