Homework C-1 due tomorrow.

Aim #1: What were the characteristics and accomplishments of the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties (part 1)? Do Now: Based on what we learned in our last unit about China, what does a dynasty need to have in order to gain the right to rule over Chinese civilization? How would a dynasty gain this? How does a dynasty lose its right to rule?

Dynasties we have already talked about: Shang → Zhou → Qin → Han (ancient/classical dynasties): 1650 B.C. – 220 A.D. Dynasties we are going to talk about now: Sui → Tang → Song → Yuan (Mongol rule) → Ming (golden age dynasties): 581 A.D. – 1644 A.D.

I. The Sui Dynasty ( ) A. Han Dynasty collapses in 220 A.D. For 350 years, China is divided. B. The Sui dynasty ( ) united northern and southern China, built the Grand Canal (connecting the Yellow and Yangtze rivers) created a foundation for economic and territorial growth in China.

II. Tang Dynasty ( ) A. The Tang Dynasty will build on this, rule China for 300 years. They establish their capital in Chang’an. Bring peace to the northwest part of China and expand China’s power north of the Himalayan mountains into Tibet.

II. Tang Dynasty ( ) B. Government and Economic Accomplishments 1. Restore the Civil Service Examinations. What were these? What information did you have to know? Who was allowed to take them? What was the purpose of this system? 2. Civil Service Exams lead to the rise of the Gentry: Large upper class that gained status through education and civil service positions instead of land. 3. Tang took land from the aristocrats, gave it to the peasants.

III. Song Dynasty ( ) A. Shortly after the fall of the Tang, China is again unified under the Song Dynasty B. Song have a strong, united government in the south, but lose control of the north to nomadic tribes and other groups.

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Period 1 Teams: Submit one set of answers on a separate sheet of paper with both names on it. Massimo – Teddi Griffen – Ryan Sean – Alfred Alex R – Alex M Nikko – Laura Ben – Michaela Maddie C – Kiki Caroline D – Cat Joe – Jessica Teddy – Caroline L Brad- Melanie Christian – Madelyn William – Daniela Chris – Phillip Robert – Jack

Period 4 Teams: Submit one set of answers on a separate sheet of paper with both names on it. Casey- Paula Stephanie – Jake Philip – Aidan Kevin C – Luca Lizzie – Alex K Samantha – Ariana – Andrea Kevin B – Grace Robert DC – Jack Briana – Ashley Maria – Elena Joe – Robert L Mansi – Chris Lauren – Meghan

Period 7 Teams: Submit one set of answers on a separate sheet of paper with both names on it. Laura – Sherry William B – James Ashley F – Ashley K Charlese – Kate Felicia – Sabrina Eddie – Mario Aidan – Chris P Marisa – Jessica William Y - Danielle Halle – Luke Bryan – Madeline Yeabin – Di Samantha – Gabriella Jallah – Lauren – Nehemias

Period 8 Teams: Submit one set of answers on a separate sheet of paper with both names on it. Mackenzie – Natalie Samantha – Kerry Maggie – Olivia Nicholas – Jake Lily – Jack Grant – Sofia Sachi – Belle Noelle – Kyle Danielle – Grace Maddy – Marissa Bella – Colby Hunter – Katiera Ethan - Devin

Concluding Question Based on these poems, what would you describe as some of the most important values and interests of the Chinese under the Tang and Song Dynasties?