Transcript Chinese Dynasties Powerpoint

Period of Disunion
220-589 After the fall of the Han Dynasty China split
in to rival kingdoms. This period was filled with war.
Many nomadic people settled in Northern China too.
The culture was mixed and not unified.
Sui Dynasty
581-618 CE
Religion and Culture
 1.Buddhism spreads from traders
and monks that traveled the silk
road form India .
 2. It was welcomed as a way to
escape suffering from earlier
disunion. (169)
 3. Many wealthy give money to
Buddhist temples which are
architectural wonders. They house
huge statues of Buddha.
Technology and Achievements
 The Grand Canal-600 miles
that linked Northern and
Southern China– transports
rice to northern cities and
armies. (167)
 2. Rebuild Great Wall to protect
from Northern invaders.
Government and Unification
 Emperor Yang Jian unifies
China He restored order after
the “Period of Disunion”
Trade
 The Grand Canal makes trade
of food and culture
possible/easier from north to
south.
Tang Dynasty
618-907 CE
Religion and Culture
 Late in the Tang dynasty
Confucian thought becomes
popular. It teaches a code of
behavior. See Song for more
info.
Technology and Achievements
 Expanded and Improved Gran
Canal
 Great artists paint murals
celebrating Buddhism and
sculpt , poetry also become
popular
Government and Unification
 Empress Wu– Ruled with an
iron fist in order to unify China
and prevent disunion
Trade
 Begin to trade overland with
foreigners
 In the west the trade with India
and Korea and Japan in the
east. They trade silk, rice spices,
tea and jade.
Another Period of Disunion
Chaos and disorder as
separate kingdoms competed
for power. Lasted 53 years.
Song Dynasty
960-1279
Religion and Culture
 Confucius was around 1500 years
earlier but, Confucianism has a
resurgence in the Song period. (177)
 Confucius teaches that you should
have respect for others (family,
government and education) and
follow appropriate customs and
beliefs (behavior based) (178)
Technology and Achievements
 1.Dragonbone pump– scoops
water from one place in order t
o dump in canal– crop
irrigation (170)
 2. Rice grows plentiful in south
and wheat and barley in the
north (171)
Government and Unification
 A merit system for government
jobs-People became government
officials by passing civil service
examinations. If the examination
was passed they become very
respected “scholarly officials” that
work for the government
bureaucracy.
Trade
 Porcelain is invented
and traded with
foreigners. Like with
silk, they protect this
knowledge to ensure
their ability to trade
with foreigners.
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Yuan Dynasty
(Mongols)
1279-1368 CE
Religion and Culture
 The Mongols were different than the
Chinese– the spoke a different language,
worshipped different God, wore different
clothing and had different customs– The
Chinese thought they were rude and
uncivilized. (181)
 2. Mongols accepted /tolerated Chinese
traditions and philosophies Many adopted
Chinese ways. (182)
Technology and Achievements
 1.With money that Chinese
were taxed they build new
roads and palaces (182)
 2. Created a postal system
 3. built new capital, Dadu (182)
Government and Unification
 1.1211-Genghis Khan-
Organized fierce army and
started to attack China in
North (180)
 2.1279- Kublai Khan
(grandson of G.K.)declares
himself emperor of China.
(187)
 3.They heavily taxed the
Chinese but allowed them to
keep their own beliefs
systems (182)
Trade
 1.Mongols traded be sea and by land
which increased contact with the
west
 2.The military protected overland
trade routes– making it safe for
foreign traders.
 3. Italian merchant Marco Polo who
served under Kublai Khan’s court–
He determined that China was
highly civilized.
Ming Dynasty
1368-1644 CE
Religion and Culture
 Buddhism, Daoism
and Confucian
thought still influence
China
Technology and Achievements
 1.They build the Forbidden City in
Beijing. It has 9000 rooms and
government buildings. Only upper
class can go in. (184)
 2. Restoration of The Great Wall–
they expand it to over 2000 miles
long! (185)
Government and Unification
 1.They expelled the Mongols
 2. Emperors become powerful.
 3. Civil Service system is still
used (examinations for
government jobs). (186)
Trade
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Sailor ZHENG HE- leads many grand voyages
all over Asia and Africa. He returns with over
30 nations representatives to honor the
Chinese king. (183)
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2. Isolationism– Ming emperors conclude the
west has little to offer so they restrict trade.
(186)
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3.China avoids outside contact and falls
behind other countries in technology and
military power (186)