Medieval China
The Sui Dynasty General Wendi Declared Emperor in 581 Unified China under a single ruler General Yangdi Son of Wendi Repaired the great wall of China Built the Grand Canal Unified North and South China’s economy
Why did connecting the Yangtze and Yellow effect the Chinese economy?
The Sui Dynasty Life for the people Forced to work on the Great wall and the Grand Canal Pay extremely high taxes Paid for a very elaborate lifestyle of the Emperor People had enough and the FARMERS revolted and killed Yangdi
Very strong central Government The Tang Dynasty Lasted from 618 to 907 Very strong central Government Taizong- strongest emperor Reinstated the CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION GAVE LAND TO THE FARMERS Expanded rule to Tibet, Vietnam, Himalayas
The Tang Dynasty Took control of the SILK ROAD 700’s lost the Silk Road and lost all control in Central Asia. 900’s fell to a uprising in the FARMERS
Explain the importance of controlling an area like the Silk Road?
The Song Dynasty Years 960 to 1279 China was very successful at this time. Largest challenge is the lack of Military Forces for protection
Three Religions in China during this time Religion in China Three Religions in China during this time Buddhism Confucianism Neo-Confucianism
Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty Built temples and shrines Joined monastaries Monks& nuns ran schools , provided food and shelter for travelers , monks bankers, medical care Feared Buddism’s influence over Confucian 845 destroyed most temples and monastary
Neo-Confucianism Tang & Sang backed to stop the growing influence of Buddhism People should be concerned about their world as well as the after life -included forms of Buddhist and daoist -culturally became a set of rules for good behavior
Civil Service Exam Civil Service Examination-based on confusian principles Only men could test highly favored the rich only 1 in every 5 passed
The Mongols Nomads from north of china in Mongolia , headed horse , yak ,sheep ,and oxen on the steppe Excellent horseback riders Leader Genghis Khan -created legal code -had a group of advisors to plan military attacks
The Mongols Military structure -100,000 trained men placed under skilled officers not social position 1211 invaded China -3 years took all of North China -known for violence 1127 Genghis khan died -Split area into divisions ruled
Chinese Mongols 1260 Kublai settled in northern china. 1271 to 1279 conquered all of China. -Became Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty Yuan -Lasted years -socially Mongol’s and Chinese did not associate -did not use the civil service exam -Respectful of others religious practiced Buddhism
Ming Dynasty Rose after of Kublai Khan 1368 rose to power with Zhu Yuanzhang Very strong leader, lead with great force Known as the Military Emperor Son took over after death Yong Le Moved Capital to Beijing Built the Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace.
Forbidden City
Ming Dynasty Changes to China Reinstated the Civil Service Exam Issued a Census Art Flourished and Novel were created
Chinese Exploration Ships called “Junks” 7 voyages by Zheng He Traveled as far as the coast of Africa and India Opened up trade greatly Ended with the death of Zheng He in 1433
Fall of the Ming Dishonest officials took over Raised taxes on the Farmers Fell apart in 1644
Chinese technology and advancements Coal/ Steel Printing Gunpowder Ships