1. Warm-up #7
Brainstorm as many contributions or inventions that came from Medieval China as you can.

2. Chapter 7.3 Assessment
1b. Neo-confucianism was the Song dynasty’s new version of Confucianism that blended proper behavior and spiritual matters.
2a. A scholar-official was an educated member of the government who has passed a test about the knowledge of Confucianism and related ideas.
2b. People wanted to be scholar-officials to gain respect, get reduced penalties for breaking the law, many become wealthy.
2c. Answers will all be different should have an option and fact or explanation that supports it.

3. Scholar-official Robe
15 minutes work time
Present
Absent students need not make up.

4. Tang and Song Achievements
Read Chapter 7.1
Create a chart like this to record the achievement, description, and significance.
Achievement
Description
Significance
Paper
Porcelain
Woodblock printing
Gunpowder
Movable type
Magnetic compass
Paper money

5. Empress Wu Reader
Read
Answer questions in complete sentences