1. Today October 15, 2014 EQ: How did the reunification of China under the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties change China? LO: Students will demonstrate understanding of the reunification of China under the three dynasties and the spread of Buddhism by reading about the Sui, Tang and Song and writing short answer responses. Agenda: 1.Vocabulary 2.3 Dynasties Chart

2. China Vocabulary

3. » Large region in East Asia, ruled by dynasties » West Africa » Arabia » Rome » China

4. » Time in China, 220- 589, where China had different rulers & kingdoms. Chaos & disorder » Many people moved » Cultures came into contact and mixed to form a new culture. » People converted to Buddhism to escape suffering.

5. » A powerful family that controls a country. » Sui Dynasty » Tang Dynasty » Song Dynasty » A dynasty passes control from one family member to the next.

6. » Only woman to ever rule China » Brought stability to China during the Tang Dynasty » Strict ruler » Chose advisors based on abilities rather than rank

7. Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties (Pages 167-168, 178) Draw the chart and write your answers in complete sentences Sui Dynasty P. 167 Picture: Map of China with Great Wall and Grand Canal Who ended the period of disunion? List two accomplishments the Sui made between 589 and 618 CE Tang Dynasty P. 167 and 168 Motive: What was Empress Wu’s motive for ruling China? List 3 accomplishments the Tang made under the ruler Taizong? (167) Who was Empress Wu Zetian? (168 ) Song Dynasty p.168, 178 Compare: How is Neo- Confucianism different than Confucianism? How long did the Song dynasty rule China? ______________ was created. It was a blend of Buddhism and Confucianism. (178)