1. The Tang and Song Dynasties By Brittany Miller & Maddy Shaffer

2. Date of Dynasty Rule Tang: 618-907 AD Song: 960-1279 AD

3. Leaders of the Tang Dynasty Tang Dynasty- Li Yuan, also called Emperor Gaozu, was the founder and first emperor. Li Shimin, also called Taizong, was the son of Li Yuan. He expanded the empire and was viscous. (Killed his own brothers) Built a new legal code. Li Zhu, also known as Emperor Aidi. Ascended throne at age 13. Li ShiminLi Yuan

4. Achievements Tang Dynasty Peak of civilization and center of trade in the East. Study of Medicine, used herbs and organic material. Gun Powder Gas cylinders and air conditioning. Study of Law and Math Wood-Block Printing developed into paper.

5. Notable Events Tang Dynasty Equal Field System- a movement to distribute land evenly. The An Lushan Revolt (755-763): major revolt that weakened the Tang army and dynasty greatly. Lasted through the rein of 3 emperors The Huang Chao Rebellion (874-884): decade long rebellion led by Huang Chao that led to the dynasty’s downfall.

6. Contact with other Cultures Tang Dynasty: Japan-exchanged culture, politics, education and language Xinluo- Tang presented silk, porcelain, Chinese tea, and engraving typography. Xinluo provided medicine materials, handcrafted items, Korean ginseng and Korean music Persia and Dashi- introduced dates and spinach to China. Learned Chinese culture. Some were picked for government positions

7. Leaders of the Song Dynasty Emperor Taizu Founded the Dynasty, began the reunification of China. Emperor Yingzong Fifth emperor of China. Reigned from 1063- 1067. Name means “ Outstandingly talented ancestor. Song Weiwang Was only seven when he became emperor and died at the age of eight. Name means “Lord Perpetual Nation

8. Achievements Song Dynasty Wang Anshi created a low-interest loan for farmers and merchants Compass Movable-type printing Abacus (calculator) Paper money. Silk, textile, and porcelain making industries Calendar

9. Notable Events Song Dynasty Were the first to create government issued paper-printed money First permanent standing navy established in 1132 Chinese use explosives in war for the first time Battle of Yamen (1279): Song are defeated by the Mongolians, ending the dynasty’s rule.

10. Contact with other cultures Song Dynasty: Goryeo- traded gold, silver, copper, ginseng, pine nuts, paper, brushes, ink, fans, etc. for silk, books, porcelain, medicines, spices, and musical instruments. Muslims- traded and appointed to supervise economic affairs

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