Tang Dynasty Reunifies China Chapter 8 Lesson 1 Notes Learning Target 7.20

Learning Target 7.20 I can describe the reunification of China under the Tang Dynasty and reasons for the cultural diffusion of Buddhism.

Tang Dynasty When the Han Dynasty collapsed, China split into several kingdoms. It is called the “Period of Disunion.” There was mass chaos. The Tang Dynasty arose in China in 618 A.D. when a former official overthrew the government. The Tang then ruled for over 300 years! Many historians consider this era to be the Golden Age of China.

Who Started the Tang Dynasty? Taizong helped his father Gaozu to found the Tang Dynasty. Taizong used power and force to rule. Taizong killed his 2 brothers and his brother’s 10 sons. However, the Chinese considered him a fair leader.

How the Tang Reunified China Introduction Read pages 178-180. Use page 180 (“The Tang Dynasty” and “Growth and Trade”) to complete a circle graphic organizer showing the ways the Tang Dynasty reunified China. How the Tang Reunified China 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

How the Tang Reunified China Tang Dynasty How the Tang Reunified China

How the Tang Reunified China Tang Dynasty How the Tang Reunified China Created strong central government Civil service exams Expanded rule to Tibet Took control of Silk Road Took control of Vietnam Increased trade with other parts of Asia Gave land to farmers

Expanded influence to Vietnam, Korea, and Tibet

Strengthened Central Government Empress Wu (one of few female rulers) Reduced powers of landlords Removed their tax power; state taxed peasants directly. Accurate censuses = fair & reliable taxation

Civil Service Exam Revived Stricter Education counting more than birthright Aristocrat’s role faded in favor of scholar-bureaucrats

Commercial Growth Regulated trade Built roads and canals Flying money Grand Canal linked southern rice fields to more populated centers in the north Flying money Used like credit and redeemed at the end of the voyage Reduced the danger of robbery Led to paper money