1. GRAPES
Of China

2. Bellringer: Monday
1. #27
2. #29
3. #30

3. Success Criteria
I can identify the geographical, religious, political, and societal aspects of China during the Middle Ages.

5. Geography Large country with a diverse landscape.
Several large rivers - Flooding
Himalaya Mtns.

17. Religion Buddhism – 100’s AD – Spread through China
845 AD – Tang Gov’t destroyed temples
Neo-Confucianism – Active in society, help others

19. Achievements Silk Fabric Porcelain Coal / Steel Woodblock Printing
Gunpowder
Large Ships

23. Politics
China ruled by Dynasties. Tang Dynasty – Strong Central Gov’t -Empress Wu – Only female Emperor Song Dynasty – Prosperity

24. Economics Farming based Silk road opened trade – Wealth
Silk, Tea, Steel, Porcelain and Paper in demand.

26. Society
Civil Service – exams to find strong leaders. Created a Scholar-Officials
With increased trade and food cities grew and population increased.
Confucianism – Good government depended on wise leaders.