Chinese Empire – Tang Dynasty Cultural Diffusion of Buddhism 7.20 – Describe the unification of China unders the tang Dynasty and reasons for the cultural diffiusions of Buddhism Cultural Diffusion of Buddhism 7.20 – Describe the unification of China unders the tang Dynasty and reasons for the cultural diffiusions of Buddhism When the Han Dynasty collapsed, China split into several kingdoms. It is called the ______________________________. There was mass chaos. If you discovered the secret to living a happy life, how and why would you share it? How did the Tang dynasties reunify and strengthen a divided China? What does reunify mean? ______________________ came to China by monks and traders traveling along the Silk Roads Buddhism spread after the collapse of the Han Dynasty because it offered _________________in a time of uncertainty and disorder. Buddhism was popular in during the Tang Dynasty in China because it promised a better life to its followers The Tang Dynasty arose in China in _______________when a former official overthrew the government and took over. The Tang then ruled for over ____________________ Many historians consider this era to be the _____________________________________________________ Why do you think it is called Golden Age? People took comfort in the Buddhism As a result, wealthy people donated land and money to construct Buddhist temples How did this differ from the reaction of wealthy people to Muhammad & Islam? After China was unified under the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism continued to _____________________________ Buddhism then spread to Japan, Korea, and other throughout Eastern Asia _________________ 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 ___________________ Taizong’s actions proved he wanted to be the emperor. Since the people respected him, what qualities must a Chinese emperor possess? Ch.3 Lesson 1 Buddhism influenced many aspects of Chinese culture such as art, literature, and architecture. This time period (400-845) is often called the _________________________ This age came to an end when the Tang emperor launched a campaign against religion. This weakened Buddhism in China. __________________________________is the spread of ideas from one culture to another. Examples:

BELL WORK Imagine you are a peasant in China in the year 264 AD BELL WORK Imagine you are a peasant in China in the year 264 AD. Your grandfather often speaks of a time when China was peaceful. China is now constantly at war and is led by many leaders. If China was unified under 1 leader again, how would this help your town?

OBJECTIVE & STANDARD I can evaluate and summarize how the Tang Dynasty unified China. SPI- 7.20- Describe the unification of China under the Tang dynasty and reasons for the cultural diffusion of Buddhism.

When the Han Dynasty collapsed, China split into several kingdoms When the Han Dynasty collapsed, China split into several kingdoms. It is called the Period of Disunion. There was mass chaos. How many of you have heard of the Tang Dynasty? Brainstorm with a partner what you already know!

PREDICT How did the Tang dynasties reunify and strengthen a divided China? What does reunify mean?

TANG! The Tang Dynasty arose in China in 618 AD when a former official overthrew the government and took over. The Tang then ruled for over 300 years! Many historians consider this era to be the Golden Age of China. Why do you think it is called Golden Age?

WHO STARTED THE 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. TPS: Taizong’s actions proved he wanted to be the emperor. Since the people respected him, what qualities must a Chinese emperor possess?

YOU MUST BE SILENT DURING THIS PART OF THE ASSIGNMENT TABLE-TOP TWITTER Step 1: Read the article Step 2: After reading, Tweet a summary of the article on your corner of the poster. Step 3: I will tell you when to pass the article to the next person. You will read and Tweet all 4 articles individually. How to pass the articles…1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 1 YOU MUST BE SILENT DURING THIS PART OF THE ASSIGNMENT Have kids come up w a signal before we begin so they know its time to pass it!

ASSESSMENT On the back of your GOT Problem Page write a five sentence summary on how the Tang Dynasty unified China.