THE SUI AND TANG DYNASTY Last class: Han Dynasty and Buddhism Remember! There is a quiz next class!
OPENING QUESTION: How does education change society? 1. Write down your own answer (section I of your worksheet) 2. Discuss with a partner 3. Prepare to share
REVIEW OF THE SILK ROAD AND BUDDHISM Complete Section II of your worksheet after the video!
SUI DYNASTY United the country!...again Built the Grand Canal and restored the Great Wall of China Oppressive government led to the fall of the Sui What the Grand Canal looks like Today
TANG DYNASTY Gained power in the kingdom by giving land back to ordinary people. This allowed for more money from taxes. Built more roads, canals and strengthened the economy. Also had the only female ruler, Empress Wu. -> This resulted in the increase of women's rights Empress Wu Tang Dynasty architecture influenced many other kingdoms!
EXPANSION OF THE EMPIRE Created tributary states out of Afghanistan, Tibet, Vietnam, and Korea. - These areas had to send a gift each year to the Tang it showed that the Tang were all powerful and would not invade their kingdoms. Complete #1 of Section III: Why would a tributary system increase the Tang Dynasty s power over other Asian kingdoms?
EDUCATION SYSTEM - Government exams were open to everyone. - Government positions were highly respected in society - A series of intense exams with only 2% or 3% passing! Why would positions based on merit, not class, improve society? Examination halls of 19 th century imperial university similar to Tang dynasty examination halls
15MINS TO COMPLETE SECTION IV Read the following sections on pp. 96 99: 1. Cosmopolitan times 2. Art and Science 3. Li Bei s poem Fighting South of the Ramparts 4. The Downfall of the Tang. Complete Section IV of your worksheet! Be ready to share your answers with the class.
COSMOPOLITAN TIMES Chang an became a large city with people from around the world (p.96 has a map of the old city) Merchants got very rich and wanted power Women enjoyed more rights and privileges including education, writing, artists and even playing polo. Gates of Xian Today If trade was so vital to the Tang Dynasty s prosperity, why do you think merchants were looked down upon by society? What does this tell us about the Tang society s fundamental philosophy?
ARTS AND SCIENCE Most art was still based around Buddhist and Daoist themes. Artists began painting everyday people! Invented gunpowder, vaccines, and block printing! Why would an increase in international trade influence Chinese art and science? (top) Tang Dynasty Mirror (Bottom) tomb wall mural
LITERATURE The Tang Dynasty had access to millions of books and poetry! Good poetry is honored in China and follows strict rules. What was Li Bai trying to say in his poem Fighting South of the Ramparts? Why would he argue that war should be the last option in conflict? The last surviving text originally written by Li Bai.
DOWNFALL OF THE TANG - Gave too much power to the generals, and loss control of the military. - collapse of the centralized government
ONGOING TIMELINE OF THE SUI AND TANG 1. Find ONE important thing from the Sui or Tang Dynasty and write it down. 2. Come up with ONE question that you still have about the Sui or Tang Dynasty. *Note* write down which Dynasty you are discussing!
TIME TRAVELER POSTER ASSIGNMENT Will be given time next class to plan your Time Traveler Poster! It is a travel ad, but instead of traveling to a modern day country, it is to a specific Chinese Dynasty. Work in pairs or on your own. *Note* If you work in a pair, you will get the same mark! Make sure you choose your partner carefully!
CONCLUSION There will be a Quiz next Class on the following lessons: 3 Philosophies Qin Dynasty Sui Dynasty Tang Dynasty We will also do a dynasty comparison and time will be given to work on your Time Traveller poster assignment.