During the Tang Dynasty Why Did Aristocrats Continue to Hold Most Government Offices
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Unit 3 Learning Goal 5 Tang & Song China SUMMARIZE What were the major political, economic, and cultural developments of Tang and Song China and their impact on Eastern Asia (TEKS/SE 4 H, 27 A)
Reading: DRAGON MARKINGS ● Every time you read, you will be expected to MARK YOUR TEXT!! ● Why? It helps you pay attention to and interpret what you read!! 1. 1 st time reading: (1) Number paragraphs 1. 2 nd time reading: Circle key terms and essential words 1. 3 rd time reading: Underline/Highlight author's claims and information relevant to reading
DRAGON MARKINGS THE TANG AND SONG DYNASTIES. HIGHLIGHT THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE BACK 1. (Tang) Who were scholar-officials? 2. (Tang) The examination for scholar-officials was mainly based on what body of knowledge? 3. (Tang) During the Tang dynasty, why did aristocrats continue to hold most government offices? 4. (Song) According to emperors and scholars, knowledge of the Confucian ideas would produce what type of government official? 5. (Song) How did the process of becoming a government official change during the Song period? 6. (Song) Why did people in medieval China want government jobs?
Tang & Song China Video Clip Start Crash Course video on the Dark Ages at 9: 12 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QV 7 Canyzh. Zg&index= 14&list=PLBDA 2 E 52 FB 1 EF 80 C 9
ESSENTIAL QUESTION (TEK 4 H) SUMMARIZE THE MAJOR POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS OF TANG AND SONG CHINA AND THEIR IMPACT ON EASTERN ASIA?
Tang and Song China (Golden Age in China) Political • Expanded Chinese territory under the Tang • Rebuilt and expand bureaucracy, reinforced importance of the civil service examination system and revived importance of Confucian teachings • Military subordinate to the bureaucracy
Tang and Song China cont… • military garrisons protected trade along Silk Routes • Chang'an largest city in the world during Tang rule, hosted a multinational, multi-religious population, trade and tribute center • Buddhist lost support of political leaders, as Confucian bureaucrats argued that Buddhist monasteries took land off the tax roles
Tang and Song China (Golden Age in China) Economic • Increased agricultural output with introduction of fast growing Champa rice led to a population increase • Construction of transportation systems and communication systems including canals • Paper currency ("flying money") and letters of credit were used • iron production increased tenfold and steel production increased
Tang and Song China cont… • Tribute system with Vietnam, Korea, Tibet and Central Asian tribes helped support the large population • Porcelain-making and silk weaving were prominent activities • Chinese junks (large-self, supporting ocean going vessels) were the largest most advanced merchant ships of the time • Port of Canton (Guangzhou) became busiest in the world during Song rule • Chinese trade in the Indian Ocean flourished
WRITE THE QUESTION ON THE SIDE OF YOUR CORNELL NOTES (Q 1)How did Tang rulers change China? The Tang Dynasty lasted for three hundred years. Tang Taizong was a mighty Emperor. he and other Tang rulers made the Empire larger. They gained back land lost since the fall of the Han Dynasty. Wu Zhao was another great Tang leader. She was the only woman ever to rule China as emperor. During her reign, parts of Korea or added to the dynasty. Early Tang rulers made the government stronger. They established two capitals to better control the vast empire. Schools were set up to train people for political jobs. They had to pass tough test. I'll leave then I could people work for the government. By the mid 700's, the Tang Dynasty had begun to weaken rulers charged heavy taxes. the Chinese people faced more hardship. Invaders attacked the Empire's land. Chinese rebels became violent. In 907, they killed the last Tang ruler.
Tang and Song China cont… • Use of gunpowder in weapons introduced • Foot binding for women became a widespread practice, especially among the elite and further emphasized the lower status of women in Confucian society • State support of Confucian ideas was revived with Neo. Confucianism which resulted in an anti-Buddhist backlash
Tang and Song China (Golden Age in China) Cultural • Chinese Renaissance in artistic, philosophical and scientific occurred • Printing-process with movable type led to an increase in literacy, books spread knowledge and poetry became important pastime
(Q 2)What social changes occurred in China during the Tang and Song periods? Changes in society changed during the Tang and Song periods. The old noble families lost power. Key officials in government gained power. They formed a new upper class. This wealthy group is called the gentry. Next came the middle class. They lived in the cities. People such as store owners and traders belong to this group. Below them were workers, soldiers, and servants. In country areas, peasants made up the largest class. The position of women became worse.
Tang and Song China (Golden Age in China) Impact on Eastern Asia • Increase in trade and tribute allowed for cultural diffusion of Chinese culture and knowledge throughout Asia, especially in Korea and Japan
ESSENTIAL QUESTION (TEK 27 A) IDENTIFY THE ORIGIN AND DIFFUSION OF MAJOR IDEAS IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE FOLLOWING CIVILIZATIONS?
China from the Tang to Ming dynasties Origin • printing process • gunpowder introduced and adapted to use in weapons • junks • production of steel • porcelain production
China from the Tang to Ming dynasties Diffusion • The major points of diffusion were along the Silk Routes and through trade in the Indian Ocean Trade Complex
(Q 3)Name three advances in technology? During the Tang and Song rule, the Chinese made many advances. They invented using things. Movable type made printing faster. gunpowder was another important invention. It led to the design of exploding weapons. the Chinese made progress in farming, too. They improved ways of growing rice. Trade increased under the Tang and Song emperors. goods were carried over land routes. Later, Ocean trade became important. Chinese advances in sailing technology expanded sea trade. Buddhism as well as ideas in mathematics, science, and technology spread to China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The Tang and Song dynasties were creative periods. Great poets wrote about life. Artist made beautiful paintings.
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