GRAPES Of China
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Success Criteria I can identify the geographical, religious, political, and societal aspects of China during the Middle Ages.
Geography Large country with a diverse landscape. Several large rivers - Flooding Himalaya Mtns.
Religion Buddhism – 100’s AD – Spread through China 845 AD – Tang Gov’t destroyed temples Neo-Confucianism – Active in society, help others
Achievements Silk Fabric Porcelain Coal / Steel Woodblock Printing Gunpowder Large Ships
Politics China ruled by Dynasties. Tang Dynasty – Strong Central Gov’t -Empress Wu – Only female Emperor Song Dynasty – Prosperity
Economics Farming based Silk road opened trade – Wealth Silk, Tea, Steel, Porcelain and Paper in demand.
Society Civil Service – exams to find strong leaders. Created a Scholar-Officials With increased trade and food cities grew and population increased. Confucianism – Good government depended on wise leaders.