1. Chinese Dynasties Xia 2100 – 1800 BCE Shang 1700 - 1027 Zhou 1027 - 221 Qin 221 - 207 Han 206 BCE – 220 AD / CE Sui 580 – 618 Tang 618 - 907 Song 960 - 1279 Yuan (Mongols) 1279 - 1368 Ming 1368 - 1644 Qing (Manchus) 1644 - 1911 Feudal China

2. Aim: to what extent was the Tang Dynasty similar to European kingdoms of the same time period?

3. The Tang Dynasty 618-907 C.E. After a period of civil war and disorder the Tang came to power in China in 618 C.E. Europe and the Middle East?

4. Why did the Tang Dynasty occupy this territory? Heartland Who did they engage in battle up here? Where do they end up? Time period?

6. How did the Silk Road and the Grand Canal have an impact on the Chinese economy? Compare and contrast the two. Look at geographic location. What functions did they serve? Trade GC

7. Canals helped with transportation throughout the Empire. Granaries built alongside the canals aided the transportation of rice from the south to the north of China during times of famine. The Grand Canal http://cruises.about.com/library/pictures/china/blwuxi02.htm Why was the production of rice vital to the economy of China?

8. Construction on the Grand Canal was first begun in 500 BCE. The Sui greatly expanded it, and so did the Tang. Only the Great Wall is a larger Chinese construction project. Why is the Silk Road not one of the biggest construction projects?

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21. Silkworms are our friends!

22. Tang Taizong (ruled 626-649 C.E.) Technically the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, after his father Li Yuan. However, historians think that he might have ruled jointly with his father. Reconquered the northern and western lands that China lost after the decline of the Han Dynasty http://www.chinapage.com/painting/tangtaizong.html http://cla.calpoly.edu/~bmori/syll/Hum310china/TangTaizong.html

23. THE TANG SOCIAL SYSTEM Q: Why were the peasants considered more important the merchants? What conclusion can you draw about eastern values based on this phenomenon? Regentsprep.org Although interesting, this Social Pyramid is misleading in that it completely ignores what class of people? These people, in the pyramid, are all part of what class? Draw the true Social Pyramid on the next slide.

24. (More Realistic) Tang Social Pyramid

25. China remained classist. How might Confucianism have been used in order to maintain classism in China? Why else would the “kowtow” exist? To what extent is this similar to European societies of the same time period?

27. Cultural Diffusion Under Tang rule Chinese culture continued to spread to Korea, Vietnam, Tibet, and Japan. If a state interfered with the Tang economy and regional supremacy they could face invasion. As an example, Gaochang was seized by the Tang in 638 C.E. for refusing to let Western merchants pass along the Silk Road. Why did Gaochang’s actions anger the Tang?

28. Tang Inventions Porcelain The Mechanical Clock Printing Gunpowder Glazed pottery invented by the Han. Porcelain…? Tang exported porcelain.

29. Reasons for the decline of the Tang Dynasty Higher taxation = political tension Peasant rebellions led to more independent regional rule

30. Aim: to what extent was the Tang Dynasty similar to European kingdoms of the same time period?

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32. Aim: To what extent did the Song Dynasty have an impact on China?

33. If the Song Dynasty was also a feudal hierarchy what can you predict about its political and social structure? Draw a graphic representation of Song society. Why? What about women? Why?

34. Song Dynasty (960 – 1279) No longer the Tang Dynasty. Founded by Song Taizu

35. Song Dynasty Divided into the Northern Song Dynasty (960 – 1127) and then superseded by the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 – 1279) After the Mongols pushed Chinese rulers out of northern China. The (Southern) Song were then completely deposed by the Mongols in 1279.

37. Notice any kind of shift?

38. Women in China (again) The practice of foot-binding began during the Song Dynasty. Women with small feet were considered to be more feminine and “attractive.”

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45. The themes of the season for women's shoes are femininity, luxury, and bohemian flair. Opulent textures, detailing, and deep, rich colors make the hottest shoes of this season all seem like "must-haves." What’s the connection between this shoe and foot-binding?

46. How about fingernails?

47. Hmm?

48. Song Inventions Paper Money (Improved) The Magnetic Compass (first invented by the Han) and used it to navigate at sea. Moveable type (used in printing).

51. Economy Rice production doubled Internal trade increased Kaifeng became a manufacturing center, moveable type was used in printing, water- powered mills, and the production of porcelain Paper money used Officials collected taxes in cash i.e.: paper money Letters of credit (“flying money”) were used by merchants All of these economic advances made their way to the Middle East and then on to Europe as a result of the Crusades.

52. The Song were doing fine and then along came…

53. Aim: TWE did Korea’s geographic location have an impact on its development as a nation?

54. Korea We got Seoul!

55. What are the benefits and problems associated with Korea’s location?

56. Korea Silla Dynasty (668 -935) First time Korean Peninsula was united under indigenous leadership. Heavily influenced by China: established a Chinese style bureaucracy, and imported Chinese art. And…

59. Koryo Dynasty (935 - 1392) Overthrew Silla Dynasty in 935 CE Mongols invaded in 1238 CE but allowed Korea to exist as a Mongol protectorate from 1258 CE until a complete revolt in 1358 CE.

60. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) Japanese invasion Manchu invasion

61. That’s it for “feudal Korea.” BTW…

68. We have now spent several times more time talking about Korea than we will normally spend discussing New Zealand, Australia, …. or Canada!

70. AIM: To what extent did Japan’s location and environment play a role in its national development?

72. Japan How might the environment have an impact on Japan?

73. Yayoi Period (300BCE – 300CE) Japan dominated by hunter gatherers before this period. Agricultural production increased especially with the introduction of Rice from China. Iron introduced from Korea.

74. Kofun Period (300 - 538) Emperor ruled what was known as Yamato Japan from central Honshu and eventually controlled all of Japan except for Hokkaido. Shinto dominant

75. Kofun evolves into the Yamato Period ( - 710) Buddhism introduced into Japan in 538AD or 552AD. They aren’t sure! Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese writing introduced to Japan.

76. Also referred to as the Taika Period (552 - 710) Prince Shotoku reorganizes Japan based on a Chinese model, adopts a constitution of sorts influenced by Confucianism and Chinese culture that increasingly portrays the most powerful Japanese monarch as an Emperor in the Chinese tradition. Establishes first permanent capital at Nara, 710AD.

77. Nara Period (710 – 784) First permanent Japanese capital established at Nara in 710AD. Nara period characterized by increased “Japanization.”

78. Heian Period (794 – 1160) In 784 the capital was moved to Heian (Kyoto) were it remained for nearly a thousand years until the capital was moved to Edo (Tokyo). Increasing strengthening of “indigenous” Japanese culture and traditions.

85. Medieval Period (1160 – 1600) Imperial power weakens… therefore nobles and feudal divisions strengthen. Use notes from S & C

86. Trade The Tang Dynasty flourished due to several economic factors. The silk industry made the Chinese very wealthy. They traded with Europe, the Middle East, India and participated in Indian Ocean trade. http://artisticchinesecreations.stores.yahoo.net/clothing1.html