Tang Dynasty 618-907 C.E Sui, Tang and Song China *

Tang Dynasty Summary: Second Classical Chinese Age Very similar to the Han Dynasty Confucianism again dominates govt leaders Confucian Civil Service Exams used to hire administrators for the Chinese government locally, regionally and nationally Extended its influence throughout East Asia (Japan and Korea) Re-built the new capital at Xi’an The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. Founded the Imperial University Required examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system) Soldiers dropped to lowest status. Confucianists at work; Daoists at home. The Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake! Inventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation Show map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. Wudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. Sui, Tang and Song China *

Tang Expansion Powerful military state extended the boundaries of China through Siberia Korea in the east Vietnam in the South. extended a corridor of control along the Silk Road well into modern-day Afghanistan Sui, Tang and Song China *

Empress Wu 625-705 AD Only female ruler of China Cruel but effective ruler Had to fight the Confucian social belief that women should serve men Encouraged women to be more vocal and demand better treatment from their family Sui, Tang and Song China *

Tang Economy Reestablished the safety of the Silk Road. Silk Road trade with Middle East and Constantinople New Inventions: Printing press using moveable print Porcelain used for dishes and decoratives Gunpowder originally for fireworks but eventually for weapons Mechanical clocks Sui, Tang and Song China *

Tang Religion/Philosophy Liberal attitude towards all religions at first. 1st big spread of Buddhism in China Later during the Tang, Confucianism becomes more aggressive in fighting Buddhist influence in China Sui, Tang and Song China *

Tang Social Life Trade brings people from all over the world to China; especially in cities Cities have a great social life with live music and drama Tang people loved poetry and landscape painting Confucian social hierarchy dominates The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. Founded the Imperial University Required examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system) Soldiers dropped to lowest status. Confucianists at work; Daoists at home. The Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake! Inventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation Show map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. Wudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. Sui, Tang and Song China *

Tea Tea comes into China from Southeast Asia Tea and Horse Trade Route to Tibet increases tea availability in China Sui, Tang and Song China *

Foot-Binding in Tang China (from Susan Pojer's presentation) Broken toes by 3 years of age. The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. Founded the Imperial University Required examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system) Soldiers dropped to lowest status. Confucianists at work; Daoists at home. The Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake! Inventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation Show map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. Wudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. Size 5 ½ shoe on the right Sui, Tang and Song China *

The Results of Foot-Binding The Han Synthesis term refers to the emphasis on Legalism, but with a touch of Confucianism. The Han dynasty recorded Confucius’s teachings (The Analects) and put a big emphasis on the family. Founded the Imperial University Required examinations to become bureaucrat (civil service system) Soldiers dropped to lowest status. Confucianists at work; Daoists at home. The Han tried to replace literature, including Confucius’s writings, lost during the Qin Dynasty. Created new works of literature and music. Scroll painting began during this time. Iron was now used for plows and weapons. Acupuncture was invented. Invented a crude seismic sensing tool, so they could send troops and food to the scene of an earthquake! Inventions include: paper (105 CE), sternpost rudder on ships, water mill, wheelbarrow, furrowed cultivation Show map for Silk Road trade. It brought Chinese together into one civilization, creating a common culture. Economically, it brought much wealth to the Han, as they exported much more than they imported. Wudi’s public schools taught Confucianism. Grand School in capital. In 100 years, 30,000 studied there. Sui, Tang and Song China *