Key Vocabulary
True or False
Collapse: To fall apart or break down suddenly and completely.
True
When did the Tang and Song dynasties rule China?
618-1279 CE
Which dynasty imposed heavy regulations on merchants and traders?
Song Dynasty
As it pertains to the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty traded
West
Why was poetry considered important during the Tang Dynasty?
Good poets showed strength in communication, philosophy, and reasoning.
The process of planning and controlling the movement of a ship or aircraft.
Navigation
What are the achievements of the Song dynasty?
Advancements in papermaking and printing, expansion of territory, and economic prosperity.
How did government policies during the Song Dynasty impact economic activities and daily life?
They facilitated economic growth and prosperity, allowing for safe travel and affordable goods.
How did government policies during the Tang Dynasty contribute to the described conditions of safety and abundance?
By encouraging agricultural productivity and ensuring public safety.
Which export remained the highest valued during the Tang Dynasty?
Silk
A term used to describe people from outside one's own culture
Barbarian
Based on the PowerPoint where did the Song dynasty trade?
Silk Road
How did government policies during the Song Dynasty differ from those of the Tang Dynasty, based on historical context?
The Song Dynasty focused on economic development and trade.
According to the excerpt, what role did merchants and traders play in Tang Dynasty society?
They enjoyed freedom of movement and contributed to economic prosperity.
According to the source, what was the state of security during the reign of Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizhong?
People felt safe, and merchants traveled freely without fear of bandits.
Events where items are sold to the highest bidder
Auctions
As in the Tang dynasty, China during the Song dynasty was prosperous, organized, and efficiently run. People had time to devote to the arts. Landscape painting became an important art style. Poetry and history flourished. Chinese porcelain, known popularly as china, became a prized trade good. Either white or colored, plain or delicately painted, these earthenware bowls, plates, pitchers, and decorative pieces were produced in China for 1,000 years before Europeans discovered the process.
Based on the passage, which statement best summarizes the cultural achievements of the Song dynasty?
Landscape painting, poetry, and history flourished during the Song dynasty, reflecting a period of prosperity and cultural richness.
Where was the Song Dynasty located?
East
The Tang Dynasty expanded the empire, had a _______ ruler, adopted Buddhism
Female
How did the availability and cost of rice compare during the reign of Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizhong?
Rice was abundant, and ten liters cost three to four qian.
Things that are rare or uncommon
Rarities
Based on the PowerPoint the Song dynasty developed into a great ________power
Sea
Based on the PowerPoint, what countries were involved in the Song Dynasty?
Korea, Japan, India, Persian Gulf, East Africa
The Tang Dynasty was overthrown in ________
907 CE
What convenience did travelers enjoy during the Tang Dynasty mentioned in the source?
They could obtain provisions en route without needing to prepare rations.