1. Aim: Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’?
Do Now: Read Chinese Social Ladder and answer the 2 questions that follow

2. Golden Age of China Vocabulary
Golden Age: A time in a culture of high achievement in arts, literature, and science. Generally occurs in times of peace.
Tang Dynasty – a powerful ruling family that ruled China from 618 to 907, they built a vast empire that had a stable government, society & economy based on trade. Government corruption, drought & rebellions led to its collapse.
Song Dynasty – ruling family that reunited China from 960 to 1279 under the leadership of General Zhao Kuangyin . The dynasty was weakened by invaders & fell to the Mongols in 1279.
Tributary states – independent state that must acknowledge the supremacy of another state & pay tribute (money) to its ruler
Gentry – wealthy landowning class
Civil Service System – A branch of governmental service in which individuals are employed on the basis of professional merit as proven by competitive examinations.

3. Activity #1 We will read- Tang & Song Dynasties in China together
Underline or highlight the important information
Examine the map & answer the map question in COMPLETE SENTENCES

4. Activity #2 In groups of 4- read side 2
Take turns reading to aloud (Active Listening)
Underline or highlight the important information
Fill out the graphic organizer for the government, society & literature/arts (15 words OR LESS)

5. Summary Why did the Tang & Song Dynasties experience ‘Golden Ages’?
Explain your answer using COMPLETE SENTENCES