China in the Middle Ages SUI TANG AND

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China in the Middle Ages SUI, TANG, AND SONG DYNASTIES

China in the Middle Ages SUI, TANG, AND SONG DYNASTIES

Sui Dynasty Wendi (nobleman) reunited traditional core areas of Chinese civilization Establishes Sui dynasty

Sui Dynasty Wendi (nobleman) reunited traditional core areas of Chinese civilization Establishes Sui dynasty by defeating the Chen kingdom in 589 Reforms Lowered taxes, increased food reserves, monitored food prices, and oversaw the construction of the Grand Canal- connected the empire and allowed for quick transportation

Wendi’s son, Yandi, took control of the empire after his fathers death. During

Wendi’s son, Yandi, took control of the empire after his fathers death. During the song dynasty a new social group was established. Scholar-gentry reestablished (fancy word for educated government officials) Yandi is assassinated in 618 (ends Sui dynasty)

Tang Dynasty Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, took throne Extends empire to Afghanistan,

Tang Dynasty Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, took throne Extends empire to Afghanistan, Tibet, Vietnam, Korea… Repaired and continued to build the Great Wall

Politics, Society, and Culture Aristocracy weakened by scholarly gentries Confucian Changan Ministry ideology revised

Politics, Society, and Culture Aristocracy weakened by scholarly gentries Confucian Changan Ministry ideology revised – new capital of Rites – exams given to students on philosophical or legal classics, and Chinese history Confucianism and Buddhism rivals Supported by Empress Wu Tried to make Buddhism state religion Attacked by Confucian and Daoist rivals Emperor Wu: made Confucianism the official ideology of the state

Song Dynasty Zhao Kuangyin (Taizu) Founded Song Dynasty in 960 Song dynasty ruled for

Song Dynasty Zhao Kuangyin (Taizu) Founded Song Dynasty in 960 Song dynasty ruled for 300 years but is splited into two periods Norther and Southern Song Periods Military subordinate to scholarly gentry (shows civilian control) The nomadic Liao kingdom demanded that the Song pay tribute

Decline of the Song The Xi Xia- a nomadic group from the north that

Decline of the Song The Xi Xia- a nomadic group from the north that the Song had to pay tribute to Jin Kingdom- large kindom that conqured the Xi Xia and invaded China forcing the Song to flee to the south. The Song capital moves to Hangzhou The Southern Song period has a long lasting legacy Paper money Compass Gunpowder

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