Medieval china A.D

China Rebuilds The Han Dynasty came to an end in A.D. 220The Han Dynasty came to an end in A.D. 220 For the next 300 years, China had no central government.For the next 300 years, China had no central government. The country collapsed into separate kingdoms.The country collapsed into separate kingdoms. Warlords – military leaders who ruled local territoriesWarlords – military leaders who ruled local territories Nomads from Northern China attackedNomads from Northern China attacked

Sui Dynasty Unification (A.D. 581)Unification (A.D. 581) General Wendi – Declared himself Emperor in A.D. 581General Wendi – Declared himself Emperor in A.D. 581 Unified China under a single rulerUnified China under a single ruler Died; son Yangdi became emperorDied; son Yangdi became emperor Wanted to expand China’s territoryWanted to expand China’s territory Fought Koreans but was badly defeatedFought Koreans but was badly defeated Repaired the Great Wall of China; Grand CanalRepaired the Great Wall of China; Grand Canal

How did connecting the Yangtze and Yellow effect the Chinese economy?

The Grand Canal The Grand Canal made it easier to ship rice and other products between northern and southern China and united China’s economy

The Sui Dynasty Life for the peopleLife for the people Forced to work on the Great wall and the Grand CanalForced to work on the Great wall and the Grand Canal Pay extremely high taxes to pay for itPay extremely high taxes to pay for it Paid for a very elaborate lifestyle of the EmperorPaid for a very elaborate lifestyle of the Emperor People had enough and the FARMERS revolted and killed Yangdi, ending the Sui DynastyPeople had enough and the FARMERS revolted and killed Yangdi, ending the Sui Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty Lasted from A.D. 618 to 907Lasted from A.D. 618 to 907 Very strong central GovernmentVery strong central Government Taizong- strongest emperor Taizong- strongest emperor Reinstated the CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONReinstated the CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION Based off Confusian principlesBased off Confusian principles GAVE LAND TO THE FARMERSGAVE LAND TO THE FARMERS Empress Wu – late A.D. 600s Only woman empressEmpress Wu – late A.D. 600s Only woman empress

The tang dynasty Expanded rule toExpanded rule to Tibet, Vietnam, HimalayasTibet, Vietnam, Himalayas Took control of the SILK ROADTook control of the SILK ROAD Increased trade; forced other countries to pay them tributeIncreased trade; forced other countries to pay them tribute Great wealth; became home to world’s largest cityGreat wealth; became home to world’s largest city 700’s lost the Silk Road and lost all control in Central Asia.700’s lost the Silk Road and lost all control in Central Asia. 900’s fell to a uprising of the FARMERS900’s fell to a uprising of the FARMERS

Buddhism during the tang dynasty Built temples and shrinesBuilt temples and shrines Joined monasteries – religious communitiesJoined monasteries – religious communities Monks & nuns ran schools, provided food and shelter for travelers; were bankers, provided medical careMonks & nuns ran schools, provided food and shelter for travelers; were bankers, provided medical care Tang leaders feared Buddhism’s influence over Confucian ideas and principlesTang leaders feared Buddhism’s influence over Confucian ideas and principles A.D destroyed most temples and monasteries A.D destroyed most temples and monasteries

Explain the importance of controlling an area like the Silk Road?

The Song Dynasty A.D. 960 to 1279A.D. 960 to 1279 China was very successful at this timeChina was very successful at this time Economic prosperity and cultural achievementsEconomic prosperity and cultural achievements Largest challenge is the lack of Military Forces for protectionLargest challenge is the lack of Military Forces for protection For protection, the Song rulers moved their government south to the city of Hangzhou, on the coast near the Chang Jiang delta.

Chinese Society Coal/ SteelCoal/ Steel PrintingPrinting GunpowderGunpowder ShipsShips PorcelainPorcelain New RiceNew Rice Roads & WaterwaysRoads & Waterways Moveable typeMoveable type

The Mongols Military structureMilitary structure 100,000+ trained men placed under skilled officers100,000+ trained men placed under skilled officers A.D invaded ChinaA.D invaded China In 3 years took all of North ChinaIn 3 years took all of North China known for terror; violenceknown for terror; violence A.D Genghis Khan diedA.D Genghis Khan died Split area into divisions ruled by sonsSplit area into divisions ruled by sons

Chinese Mongols A.D Kublai settled in Northern China.A.D Kublai settled in Northern China. A.D to 1279 conquered all of ChinaA.D to 1279 conquered all of China Became Emperor of the Yuan DynastyBecame Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty Yuan - Lasted 100 years Yuan - Lasted 100 years Socially Mongols and Chinese did not associateSocially Mongols and Chinese did not associate Did not use the civil service examsDid not use the civil service exams Respectful of others religions; practiced BuddhismRespectful of others religions; practiced Buddhism Marco Polo – Venice, ItalyMarco Polo – Venice, Italy

The Ming Dynasty “Brilliant Dynasty” Rose after of Kublai Khan’s death (A.D. 1294)“Brilliant Dynasty” Rose after of Kublai Khan’s death (A.D. 1294) A.D rose to power with Zhu YuanzhangA.D rose to power with Zhu Yuanzhang Very strong leader, lead with great forceVery strong leader, lead with great force Known as the Military EmperorKnown as the Military Emperor Yong Le (Son) took over after Zhu’s death (A.D. 1398)Yong Le (Son) took over after Zhu’s death (A.D. 1398) Moved Capital to BeijingMoved Capital to Beijing Built the Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace.Built the Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace.

The Ming Dynasty Changes to Chinese Culture Reinstated the Civil Service ExamReinstated the Civil Service Exam Issued a Census – count of how many people in China; Identified people who owed taxesIssued a Census – count of how many people in China; Identified people who owed taxes Art Flourished and the novel was createdArt Flourished and the novel was created Novels – long fictional storiesNovels – long fictional stories

Chinese exploration Ships called “Junks”Ships called “Junks” 7 overseas voyages led by Zheng He7 overseas voyages led by Zheng He Chinese Muslim; court officialChinese Muslim; court official 28,000 men; 62 large ships; 250 smaller ships28,000 men; 62 large ships; 250 smaller ships Traveled as far as the coast of Africa and IndiaTraveled as far as the coast of Africa and India Opened up trade greatlyOpened up trade greatly Exploration ended with the death of Zheng He in 1433Exploration ended with the death of Zheng He in 1433 Isolationism – separated from other countriesIsolationism – separated from other countries

Fall of the ming Dishonest officials took overDishonest officials took over Raised taxes on the Farmers; revoltRaised taxes on the Farmers; revolt Fell apart in A.D after defeat to ManchusFell apart in A.D after defeat to Manchus