Transcript The Tang and Song Dynasties

The Tang and Song
Dynasties
By
Brittany Miller
&
Maddy Shaffer
Date of Dynasty Rule
Tang: 618-907 AD
Song: 960-1279
AD
Leaders of the Tang Dynasty
Li Yuan
Li Shimin
Tang DynastyLi Yuan, also called Emperor Gaozu,
was the founder and first emperor.
Li Shimin, also called Taizong, was the
son of Li Yuan. He expanded the empire
and was viscous. (Killed his own
brothers) Built a new legal code.
Li Zhu, also known as Emperor Aidi.
Ascended throne at age 13.
Achievements
Tang Dynasty
Peak of civilization and center of trade in the
East.
Study of Medicine, used herbs and organic
material.
Gun Powder
Gas cylinders and air conditioning.
Study of Law and Math
Wood-Block Printing developed into paper.
Notable Events
Tang Dynasty
Equal Field System- a movement to
distribute land evenly.
The An Lushan Revolt (755-763): major
revolt that weakened the Tang army and
dynasty greatly. Lasted through the rein
of 3 emperors
The Huang Chao Rebellion (874-884):
decade long rebellion led by Huang
Chao that led to the dynasty’s downfall.
Contact with other Cultures
Tang Dynasty:
Japan-exchanged culture, politics, education
and language
Xinluo- Tang presented silk, porcelain, Chinese
tea, and engraving typography. Xinluo provided
medicine materials, handcrafted items, Korean
ginseng and Korean music
Persia and Dashi- introduced dates and
spinach to China. Learned Chinese culture.
Some were picked for government positions
Leaders of the Song Dynasty
Emperor Taizu
Founded the Dynasty, began the reunification
of China.
Emperor Yingzong
Fifth emperor of China. Reigned from 10631067. Name means “ Outstandingly talented
ancestor.
Song Weiwang
Was only seven when he became emperor and died
at the age of eight. Name means “Lord Perpetual
Nation
Achievements
Song Dynasty
Wang Anshi created a low-interest loan for
farmers and merchants
Compass
Movable-type printing
Abacus (calculator)
Paper money.
Silk, textile, and porcelain making industries
Calendar
Notable Events
Song Dynasty
Were the first to create government
issued paper-printed money
First permanent standing navy
established in 1132
Chinese use explosives in war for the
first time
Battle of Yamen (1279): Song are
defeated by the Mongolians, ending the
dynasty’s rule.
Contact with other cultures
Song Dynasty:
Goryeo- traded gold, silver, copper,
ginseng, pine nuts, paper, brushes, ink,
fans, etc. for silk, books, porcelain,
medicines, spices, and musical
instruments.
Muslims- traded and appointed to
supervise economic affairs
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