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Chapter 14

Chapter 14. China. Languages of China. Section 1. China Reunifies. The Period of Disunion. The Han Dynasty collapsed China split into rival kingdoms Ruled by military leaders, not kings Wars common among kingdoms Nomads settle in northern China The Chinese adopted parts of their culture

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Chapter 14

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  1. Chapter 14 China

  2. Languages of China

  3. Section 1 • China Reunifies

  4. The Period of Disunion • The Han Dynasty collapsed • China split into rival kingdoms • Ruled by military leaders, not kings • Wars common among kingdoms • Nomads settle in northern China • The Chinese adopted parts of their culture • Nomads took Chinese names, and dressed like the Chinese

  5. The Period of Disunion • Those not willing to live under the rule of the nomadic leaders fled for southern China • Their cultures blended • New music and art forms • New foods and clothing

  6. The Sui, Tang, and Song • 589 AD China is reunified • Yang Jian ( YANG- jee-EN) a northern ruler conquered southern China • Founded the Sui (SWAY) Dynasty • The Sui Dynasty did not last long • But unity was restored to China • Began the building of the Grand Canal to link the north and south

  7. The Tang Dynasty • Founded by a former Sui official who over threw the old gov’t • Tang Dynasty lasted over 300 years • Viewed as a Golden Age

  8. The Tang Dynasty • Taizong (TY-tzoong) one of the greatest Tang Rulers • Conquered many lands • Reformed military • Created code of laws

  9. The Tang Dynasty • Xuanzong (SHOO-AN-tzoong) • Another great Tang leader • Culture flourished • Many of China’s best poets wrote during this time.

  10. The Tang Dynasty • Empress Wu • Only woman to ever rule China • She was intelligent and talented • Often used cruel methods

  11. The Tang Dynasty • After the Tang Dynasty fell China fell into a period of chaos • Separate kingdoms competed for power • China was so divided, the period was known as: Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms • Lasted only 53 years

  12. The Song Dynasty • 960 China reunifies again under the Song Dynasty • Lasted about 300 years • Time of great achievements

  13. The Age of Buddhism • Buddhism’s status changed during the Period of Disunion • Troubled people turn to Buddhism for hope and comfort • Buddhism taught people can escape suffering & achieve a state of peace

  14. The Age of Buddhism • Buddhism was well established by the end of the Period of Disunion • Wealthy people donated land and money for temples • During Sui and Tang dynasties, Buddhism grew • Chinese missionaries spread Buddhism to Japan, Korea, and other lands

  15. The Age of Buddhism • Buddhism influenced • Art • Literature • Architecture • 400-845 called the Age of Buddhism

  16. The Age of Buddhism • The Golden Age of Buddhism comes to an end under a Tang Emperor • Buddhist texts were burned • Lands were taken from temples • Temples destroyed or turned into schools • Buddhism was weakened, but not destroyed

  17. The Age of Buddhism • Buddhism continued to shape Chinese culture • Buddhism began to blend with ideas from Daoism, and Confucianism to create a new way of thinking

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