1. Preview Activity Write down any facts you already know about Chinese history Chinese Dynasties

2. Objectives: 9/16 and 9/17 1)I will know (knowledge): the basic accomplishments of the Sui, Tang, Sung, Ming and Qing dynasties. 2)I will be able to (skill): Compare and contrast important accomplishments of each of the Chinese dynasties and decide which dynasty made the most significant contributions to World History. Procedures: 1)Quiz 2)PowerPoint Notes 3)Bookwork- Cornell Notes over the Ming and Qing dynasties

3. Sui Dynasty (589-618 A.D.) Known for the Grand Canal –Connected northern and southern parts of China for the 1 st time –Used to travel and to transport goods before there were railroads –Still used today They tried to conquer nearby lands, but were defeated and the dynasty ended

4. The Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) China’s territory and ideas spread to India, Korea, and Japan Created a law code Equal plots of land were given to all males and that land was taxed All males served in the military

5. Religion Under the Tang Dynasty Empress Wu (only woman to hold the Chinese throne) supported Buddhism Buddhists became rich—made gov’t nervous Gov’t destroyed Buddhist shrines and monasteries and forced 250,000 monks and nuns to quit Population boom forced many to flee the country—dynasty was weakend

6. The Sung Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.) Exported gold, silver, and porcelain More people started living in cities— poverty and overcrowding Faced constant pressure from northern invaders (the Mongols) Sung rulers paid the Mongols to keep them out--Sung eventually defeated by the Mongols

7. Read pages 220-224. Use the combination notetaking method to take down information about the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

8. Dynasty Comparison Chart On a blank sheet of white paper, draw some kind of chart or graphic organizer for the 5 Chinese dynasties discussed in class. Use your notes and your textbook to assist with this. Your chart or organizer should include historical facts as well as significant contributions that each dynasty made to World History. Include small pictures to accompany your information.

9. Individual Paragraph When your chart or organizer is complete, choose one dynasty that you think made the most significant contributions. Imagine that the idiots who write history textbooks want to reduce the size of the book and will only include information about one of the Chinese dynasties. Write a one or two paragraph pitch convincing the authors why they need to include the dynasty you chose as being the most significant.

10. Exit Ticket Based on information from the notes and information read in the textbook, in which Chinese Dynasty would you choose to live? Why did you choose this dynasty over the others?