1. 3/2 Focus: 3/2 Focus: – During the Tang and Song Dynasties, farming and trade flourished – China made great advances in art, literature, architecture, and technology under the rule of the Tang and Song Do Now: Do Now: – What Chinese philosophy was reflected in the Tang government?

2. Chinese Empires The Tang and Song Dynasties

3. The Han Dynasty Had ruled China from 206 BC-220 AD Dynasty collapsed and military leaders divided China into rival kingdoms

4. The Sui Dynasty Built the Grand Canal – Connected northern and southern China Increased trade Allowed food from farms in the south to be sent to cities in the north – Forced millions of peasants to work on canal Many workers died Forced labor on public works projects angered peasants

6. The Tang Dynasty Tang ruled China from 618-907 AD – Started by Tang Taizong in 618 Expansion and contact with Japan led to increased foreign trade and economic prosperity

7. Tang Government Established a strong central government – Government workers were required to pass civil service exams – Schools were built to prepare civil service workers – Ideals of Confucianism reflected in government

8. The Song Dynasty China entered into a period of disorder after the collapse of the Tang – Lasted for 53 years – “The Period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms” The Song Dynasty reunited China in 960 AD. – Ruled for 3OO years

9. Tang and Song Social Order Established a strict social order – Gentry Wealthy landowners Some become civil servants – Peasants farmers – Merchants

12. Status of Women Under the Tang and Song Women were considered inferior to men Foot binding – Goal was to create small feet (“lotus”) by restricting the growth of the foot 3-4 inches long Done between ages 3 -11

15. 3/3 Focus: 3/3 Focus: – During the Tang and Song Dynasties, China was unified, government was efficient, and society was stable Do Now: Do Now: – What Chinese philosophy was reflected in the Tang government?

16. Tang and Song Achievements Expanded Trade – Traded with India, Persia, and the Middle East along the silk road – Became expert shipbuilders and became a naval power The Chinese Junk

17. Tang and Song Achievements Made improvements in farming which increased food productive Fast ripening rice could be harvested 2-3 times a year New methods of farming – Lead to population increases and increased trade

19. Tang and Song Golden Age China entered a golden age during both the Tang and Song dynasties

20. Song Tang and Song Golden Age Technological Innovations – Moveable type and block printing – Paper Money – Porcelain – Gunpowder – Magnetic Compass

21. Art – Landscape painting – use of calligraphy Artistic handwriting Tang and Song Golden Age

22. Architecture – Pagodas Tang and Song Golden Age

24. Closure What was the impact of improved farming techniques on China? Identify two advances that were made during the Tang and Song golden age