2.  Period of disunion  China in turmoil after collapse of Han Dynasty  Rival kingdoms, not entirely different from Europe  Lasted around 350 years ‘  Reunited by Wendi or Yang Jian  Founded Sui Dynasty

3.  Built centralized government  Grand Canal  1000 mile waterway the linked northern and southern China  Very short dynasty  Ended with the assassination of Yang Di, Wendi’s son

5.  Expanded Civil Service  Other expansions under the rule of Taizong (626-649)  After his death, his son took over  He died, and his wife, Wu Zhao took over  First and only woman to be a Chinese emperor or empress

6.  Buddhism flourishes in China between 400- 845

7.  Restore centralized government  Could not unite all of China  Conquered from the North, South held on for many years after

8.  Porcelain  Gunpowder  Pagoda  Woodblock Printing  Improved with Moveable Type  Improved trade on Silk Road  Gentry Class

10.  Khymer Empire  Mixed Hindu and Buddhism  Most famous for Angkor Wat (1100s)