Journal Entry Explain the relationship between serfs and lords of the manor.
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How did Chinese society develop between the Han and Song dynasties? Golden Ages of China How did Chinese society develop between the Han and Song dynasties?
Han China Classical empire – Serves as a foundation for China. Based on Confucian teachings Traded with Rome along the Silk Road
The Tang Dynasty (618-907) Unified China under Imperial Rule Created tributary states in Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet. Paid to keep their independence Allowed for the spread of Buddhism into China (via the Silk Road)
The Tang Dynasty Government officials had to pass the civil service exam based on Confucian teachings Land reform – broke up large landholdings and redistributed it to the peasants Built a Grand Canal to link the North and South
The Song Dynasty (960-1279) The Song period was a golden age. Increased agriculture = population increase Porcelain traded as far away as East Africa Issued paper money – first time in history of the world
The Decline of the Song Militarily weak Forced to pay tribute to nomadic groups Eventually conquered by Mongols
Chinese Society GENTRY Most scholar-officials were gentry, from the wealthy landowning class. PEASANTS Most Chinese people, worked the land. MERCHANTS Lower class than peasants because their riches came from the labor of others.
Status of Women Empress Wu Zhao – China’s only female emperor Seen as an usurper, or someone who illegally takes over. Footbinding Young girls feet were tied to keep them from growing – symbol of beauty Nobles only, peasants needed feet to work Dowry – money given to a husband by the parents of the wife Poor families might even sell daughters (DSAL’s favorite lesson)
Technology Advancements Gunpowder – eventually changed the nature of warfare Block Printing – helped diffuse knowledge throughout China
Essential Questions How did Chinese society develop between the Han and Song dynasties?
Review Question The wealthy landholding class in China was called…
Review Question Who was China’s only female emperor?
Review Question These states remained independent but had to recognize Chinese supremacy and sent regular tribute.
Review Question The Tang Dynasty pushed a new policy of land reform in which lands was redistributed into the hands of the ….
Review Question This practice exemplifies the status of women during the Song dynasty in China.