Chapter 13 Spread of Civilization in East Asia

SWBAT identify and explain major accomplishments and changes of the Tang and Song dynasties by participating in discussion and completing a Venn diagram.

Tang Dynasty-618 A.D._____and his son _______started

a revolt of the Sui Dynasty and they then __________________.

Li Yuan-_________ EmperorLi Shiman- _____ Emperor- took

the name ___________________Tang Dynasty had ________ states

or places who had to send money to the Tang dynasty ( _______, _______, _________)

Tang DynastyHad a uniformed government

throughout China“___________”- was used to

transport goods through out China and into the international world.

Started a _____________System-Broke up _________of people _________to all people

in land (even peasants)This strengthened the ____________ governmentRaised money because they had to pay ________!

*DECLINE*- because of high taxes/ drought/ famine and lost land- 907 a rebellion took over the Tang Dynasty!

Song Dynasty-960 A.D.Controlled China for 319 yearsHad less territory than Tang DynastyFaced threat by invaders in the

north so they moved south of the _________river

Was part of the “______ Age” of China because of the improved _________ which helped peasants produce ________a year!

Growing rice twice a year= surplus= more money!

Dominated East Asia

Tang and Song Dynasty SocietyEmperorGentry- wealthy land owning classPeasants- most Chinese, lived in small self

sufficient villages who relied on each otherMerchants- lowest class because of Confucian

beliefs they were rich because of othersYou Can Always Move Up In Class by passing

the _________________________exam.

Tang and Song Dynasty

ArtProsperous economy supported by rich culture of

the Tang and SongDepicted a relationship between heaven and

earthPaintings, sculptures, temples, ceramicsPorcelain- “chinaware”Buddhist themes- sculptures and architecture.

CultureFoot binding- Binding your feet to show beauty

and nobility

LiteratureWorks on philosophy, religion and historyShort stories based on fantasy, romance

and adventurePoetry- most respected form of art200 major/ 400 minor poets“Li Bai” or “Li Bo”- greatest Tang poet

Wrote 2,000 poems celebrating harmony with nature

Tang and Song Dynasty