HOMEWORK

Textbook page 231 # 2, 4, 11, 15 BOTH QUESTION AND ANSWER TO BE HANDED IN.

Rise and Fall of Dynasties

Tang Taizong created the Tang dynasty.

Capital of Tang dynasty was Xian.Vietnam, Korea and Tibet became

tributary states.Three reasons for Tang dynasty

collapse:1. Government corruption2. Drought3. Rebellions Zhao Kuangyin reunited China in the

Song dynasty

Government and Society

People who held office had to take tests.

Rulers set up school for males students.

Chinese social classes were:1. Gentry2. Peasants3. Merchants** copy the bullets under the chart

on page 42

Status of Women

Women held authority.Women managed:1. Finances2. Discipline3. Dealing with servants When married, she was part of

her husbands family and could never remarry.

Do Now and Homework

What are three things that women managed in their homes?

HOMEWORK: Quiz on Tang & Song dynasty Monday, May 7th

Economic Achievements

Large landowners had less power.Peasants could contribute to

government revenue by paying taxes.Chinese became expert shipbuilders

and emerged as a naval power.Government issued paper money –

the world’s first.Canals were built to encourage trade

and improve transportation.

Literature and Arts

Chinese writers wrote stories and poetry.

Chinese landscape painting became popular, using calligraphy.

Chinese created pagoda and made porcelain.