1. China: The Tang Dynasty (618-907). Name:___________________________ Pd
Tang Taizong:
Ruled from ; Tang Taizong was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty and was son of the Tang founder, Li Yuan. Prior to becoming emperor, Taizong (or Li Shimin) was known for his military skill and bravery. During his reign, Taizong ruled in an open minded and humane manner, learning from the failures of the Sui Dynasty before him. In the chart below, list the political, economic, and cultural advances or changes that occurred during the Tang Dynasty.
Political (pgs. 411, )
Economic (pgs )
Social (pgs , )
(example) – restored the civil service examinations
- Gained control of the Silk Road
- Introduced Neo-Confucianism