1. SWBAT identify and explain major accomplishments and changes of the Tang and Song dynasties by participating in discussion and completing a Venn diagram.

2. Tang Dynasty-618 A.D. _____and his son _______started a revolt of the Sui Dynasty and they then __________________. Li Yuan-_________ Emperor Li Shiman- _____ Emperor- took the name ___________________ Tang Dynasty had ________ states or places who had to send money to the Tang dynasty ( _______, _______, _________)

3. Tang Dynasty Had a uniformed government throughout China “___________”- was used to transport goods through out China and into the international world. Started a _____________System- Broke up _________of people _________to all people in land (even peasants) This strengthened the ____________ government Raised money because they had to pay ________! *DECLINE*- because of high taxes/ drought/ famine and lost land- 907 a rebellion took over the Tang Dynasty!

4. Song Dynasty-960 A.D. Controlled China for 319 years Had less territory than Tang Dynasty Faced threat by invaders in the north so they moved south of the _________river Was part of the “______ Age” of China because of the improved _________ which helped peasants produce ________a year! Growing rice twice a year= surplus= more money! Dominated East Asia

5. Tang and Song Dynasty Society Emperor Gentry- wealthy land owning class Peasants- most Chinese, lived in small self sufficient villages who relied on each other Merchants- lowest class because of Confucian beliefs they were rich because of others You Can Always Move Up In Class by passing the _________________________exam.

6. Tang and Song Dynasty Art Prosperous economy supported by rich culture of the Tang and Song Depicted a relationship between heaven and earth Paintings, sculptures, temples, ceramics Porcelain- “chinaware” Buddhist themes- sculptures and architecture. Culture Foot binding- Binding your feet to show beauty and nobility

7. Literature Works on philosophy, religion and history Short stories based on fantasy, romance and adventure Poetry- most respected form of art 200 major/ 400 minor poets “Li Bai” or “Li Bo”- greatest Tang poet Wrote 2,000 poems celebrating harmony with nature Tang and Song Dynasty