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Learn about the key characteristics, achievements, inventions, and influence of the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties in China during different periods of history.

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  1. bellwork • Take a MING DYNASTY sheet from the tray. • Start answering the questions on the back in complete sentences. • Get in yo seat • Show respect by example • It is far better to be silent-and thought to be wise- than to open your mouth-and prove your ignorance.

  2. Tang Dynasty- Basics • Years: 618-906AD (288 years) • Founder: Li Family • Religions: Ancestor worship, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism • Capital city: Chang’an

  3. Tang Dynasty- Inventions • Woodblock printing • Playing cards • Toilet Paper

  4. Tang Dynasty- Achievements • Used civil service exam to hire leaders (good choice for hiring smart people) • Improved farming techniques

  5. Tang Dynasty- Achievements • Had a 20,000 mile long postal (mail) network • Supported literature (more than 50,000 poems written during the time)

  6. Tang Dynasty- Other Information • Buddhism became important in China during the time period • The Silk Road imported many new arts, fashion, and cultures • Tang Dynasty= Golden Age

  7. Song Dynasty- Basics • Years: 960 – 1279 AD (319 years) • Founder: Taizu • Religion: Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism • Capital City: Bianjing

  8. Song Dynasty- Inventions • Gun powder • Movable type printing • Paper money

  9. Song Dynasty- Achievements • Literature & knowledge increased because of movable type printing • Created a permanent navy • Continued using civil service exams (hiring smart leaders)

  10. Song Dynasty- Achievements • Created lifelike wood sculptures • Made ceramic pottery (“china”)

  11. Song Dynasty- Other Information • Population doubled (good farming techniques) • Created public schools • Created retirement homes for old people

  12. Yuan Dynasty- Basics • Years: 1279-1368 (89 years) • Founder: Kublai Kahn • Religions: Ancestor Worship, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism • Capital City: Dadu

  13. Yuan Dynasty- Inventions • Hand cannon (early form of gun) • Teapot • Landmine • Improved many gunpowder weapons

  14. Yuan Dynasty- Achievements • Secured Silk Road trade from Europe to Asia • Extended the Grand Canal– good for farming

  15. Yuan Dynasty- Other Information • Only dynasty ruled by non-Chinese (Mongols) • Built hospitals and orphanages • Visited by Marco Polo (European explorer)

  16. Yuan Dynasty- Other Information • Invited Christian missionaries to China • Encouraged contact with Europe– new cultures and ideas

  17. Ming Dynasty- Basics • Years: 1368-1644 AD (276 years) • Founder: Zhu Yuanzhang • Religions: Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Islam • Capital City: Nanjing

  18. Ming Dynasty- Inventions • Toothbrush • “Nest of bees” arrow launcher • Rocket launcher

  19. Ming Dynasty- Achievements • Population grew from 65 million to 160 million • Built the Forbidden City (emperor’s palace) • Completed the Great Wall

  20. Ming Dynasty-Achievements • Sent explorers around the world to places like Africa and possibly North America • Created amazing porcelain art

  21. Ming Dynasty- Other Information • Most advanced civilization in the world at the time • Continued classic Chinese artistry • Cut off contact with other nations-- isolationism

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