Chinese Dynasties Chapter 8 What are the legacies of the Sui, Song, and Tang dynasties?

Sui Reunified China after years of civil war Reunified China after years of civil war Grand Canal which links which two rivers? Grand Canal which links which two rivers? The _________________ and the _______________ rivers. Sui Yangdi was cruel, employed slave labor, and lived a lavish lifestyle. This caused him to be killed in 618.

Tang (Tong) Lasts for almost 300 years Lasts for almost 300 years Gave land to peasants- reminds you of whom? Gave land to peasants- reminds you of whom? Other states offered tribute to China, which helped it become the dominant state in Eastern Asia Other states offered tribute to China, which helped it become the dominant state in Eastern Asia

Tang (cont’d) Considered to be China’s Golden Age Considered to be China’s Golden Age Civil Service Exams- See quote on next slide Civil Service Exams- See quote on next slide Painting, sculpture (Buddhist influence), pottery, zodiac signs were all cultural achievements Painting, sculpture (Buddhist influence), pottery, zodiac signs were all cultural achievements Capital city of Ch’ang-an was very Roman influenced- why? Capital city of Ch’ang-an was very Roman influenced- why?

Civil Service Test Civil Service Exam Civil Service Exam Try this exam and see how well you do. It does not exactly test for merit, but it does test for a job specific skill. Questions from: First accessed 12/6/2007

After Passing the Exam: “For ten years I never left my books, I went up.. and won unmerited praise. My high place I do not much prize; The joy of my parents will first make me proud. Fellow students, six or seven men, See me off as I leave the City gate. My covered coach is ready to drive away; Flutes and strings blend their parting tune. Hopes achieved dull the pains of parting; Fumes of wine shorten the long road... Shod with wings is the horse of him who rides On a Spring day the road that leads to home. “ “For ten years I never left my books, I went up.. and won unmerited praise. My high place I do not much prize; The joy of my parents will first make me proud. Fellow students, six or seven men, See me off as I leave the City gate. My covered coach is ready to drive away; Flutes and strings blend their parting tune. Hopes achieved dull the pains of parting; Fumes of wine shorten the long road... Shod with wings is the horse of him who rides On a Spring day the road that leads to home. “ Citation: (12/2/2008) Citation: (12/2/2008)

Culture (cont’d) Only boys went- and it was free and encouraged. Teachers were an object of worship, much like today of course. Only boys went- and it was free and encouraged. Teachers were an object of worship, much like today of course. Religion- All of the –isms continue to flourish from earlier times. Religion- All of the –isms continue to flourish from earlier times. Most people were farmers. Most had their own land Most people were farmers. Most had their own land Simple lives were enjoyed, peace was preferred. Simple lives were enjoyed, peace was preferred. Rebellion, mercenaries, and corruption lead to downfall Rebellion, mercenaries, and corruption lead to downfall

Song 300 year plus reign 300 year plus reign China’s Age of Invention China’s Age of Invention Tea, gunpowder, restaurants, printing, movable type all come about during Song rule- much of which was recorded by Marco Polo (handout) Tea, gunpowder, restaurants, printing, movable type all come about during Song rule- much of which was recorded by Marco Polo (handout) a/age.html a/age.html a/age.html a/age.html Go to this website tonight, and read for homework! Go to this website tonight, and read for homework!