1. HOMEWORK Textbook page 231 # 2, 4, 11, 15 BOTH QUESTION AND ANSWER TO BE HANDED IN.

2. Rise and Fall of Dynasties Tang Taizong created the Tang dynasty. Capital of Tang dynasty was Xian. Vietnam, Korea and Tibet became tributary states. Three reasons for Tang dynasty collapse: 1. Government corruption 2. Drought 3. Rebellions Zhao Kuangyin reunited China in the Song dynasty

3. Government and Society People who held office had to take tests. Rulers set up school for males students. Chinese social classes were: 1. Gentry 2. Peasants 3. Merchants ** copy the bullets under the chart on page 42

4. Status of Women Women held authority. Women managed: 1. Finances 2. Discipline 3. Dealing with servants When married, she was part of her husbands family and could never remarry.

5. Do Now and Homework What are three things that women managed in their homes? HOMEWORK: Quiz on Tang & Song dynasty Monday, May 7 th

6. Economic Achievements Large landowners had less power. Peasants could contribute to government revenue by paying taxes. Chinese became expert shipbuilders and emerged as a naval power. Government issued paper money – the world’s first. Canals were built to encourage trade and improve transportation.

7. Literature and Arts Chinese writers wrote stories and poetry. Chinese landscape painting became popular, using calligraphy. Chinese created pagoda and made porcelain.