Unit 7 Spread of East Asian Culture The Two Golden Ages of China
The Tang (tahng) Emperor Wendi of the Sui (Sway) Dynasty, after 350 years, united north and south China Wendi’s most greatest accomplishment was completing the Grand Canal Tang Dynasty followed the Sui Extending to Afghanistan in the West, Tibet in the South and Korea in the East Empress Wu Zhao (woo-jow) became a Tang emperor, only women to ever do so in China’s history
Grand Canal
Tang Government and Economy Expanded roads, Canals, foreign trade, and Agriculture Civil service examination system to sing out the most talented to work in the government Muslims defeat the Tang in Central Asia, battle of Talas High taxes cause rebellion
Battle of Talas
The Song (Sung) Song Dynasty follow the Tang, China’s population doubled during this dynasty Advances included: block printers Gun power/explosive weapons (bombs, grenades, small rockets, and canons) mechanical clock magnetic compass negative numbers fast ripening rice Silk road shifted to sea trade
Chinese Society Women were deemed less important Educated upper class emerges as result from civil exams Buddhism became wide spread export in China Women were deemed less important Lily foot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pnf1S8uhNg&list=PL317B9A4818CE053B&safe=active
Landscape Painting Produced for the elite Part of the glorious Age Portrayed daily life and emphasized natural beauty and objects
LANDSCAPE