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.