1. 618-907 (Tang) 960-1279 (Song)

2.   Followed the Sui dynasty in early 580s  Founded by Li Yuan  Combined with son Tang Taizong, laid foundation for China’s golden age  Expanded empire into North China, Korea, and as far west as Afghanistan Origins of the Tang

3.   Increased power of scholar-gentry bureaucrats over aristocrats  Bureaucrats educated in Confucianism  Exams became for difficult and expanded; those who passed most difficult exams called jinshi  Could rise in social status by performing well on exams  Mahayana (commoners) and Zen (elite) Buddhism Restoration of Bureaucracy & Religion

4.   Empress Wu ruled from 690-705  755- An Lushan leads revolt against Tang due to Emperor Xuanzong’s neglect of the state  Nomads (originally Tang allies) exploited political weaknesses to gain power  Song dynasty founded by Emperor Taizu Fall of Tang & Rise of Song

5.   Superiority of Confucianism and Daoism over Buddhism  Neo-confucianism  Personal morality is highest goal for humans  Upheld patriarchy  Less open to outside ideas  Eventually fall to Jurchen invaders Song Dynasty

6.   Building of the Grand Canal- linked major Chinese cities for trade and communication  Built by forced labor  Expansion of trade along Silk Roads  Exported manufactured goods, imported luxury items  Paper money first used during Tang era  Song capital at Hangzhou was most sophisticated city in the world  Inventions such as wheelbarrow, gunpowder, magnetic compasses, abacus, moveable type, porcelain Achievements of Tang and Song China

7.   You are an entrepreneur in China during the Tang/Song dynasties. You have recently invested in a business that has produced a wonderful technological innovation. Your goal is to sell your new piece of technology by telling people the positive impact it will have on their lives! To do this, you have decided to create an advertisement. Here’s what you’ve decided to include:  Your company’s name and logo  A picture of your wonderful new product  A description of how your product works  Why should people buy it? Describe the positive impact it will have on their lives. Technology Advertisement Remember, companies sell products by making catchy ads! Add color, be creative, and think outside the box!