Which dynasty ruled and collapsed before the Period of Disunion.
The Han dynasty.
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How long did the Tang dynasty last?
Nearly 300 years.
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When did Buddhism develop into a major religion in China?
Buddhism developed into a major religion during the PERIOD OF DISUNION.
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What were the populations of China during the Tang and Song dynasty?
60 million & 100 million people.
*largest country in the world*
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What was the largest city in the world during the Tang dynasty? Population?
The largest city in the world was Chang'an with a population of more than a million people.
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When did the Period of Disunion occur?
It lasted from 220 to 589 A.D.
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Who was Yang Jian?
He conquered the south, unified China, and create the Sui dynasty.
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Where and when did Buddhism originate?
It originated in India around 500 B.C.
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What crops were grown in China? (Name 4)
wheat, barley, rice, other grains, cotton, and tea.
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How did the Grand Canal play a role in trade?
It connected major cities and allowed large amount of goods and crops to be transported from agricultural areas to the cities.
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What happened to China following the collapse of the Han dynasty?
The empire split into rival kingdoms ruled by military leaders.
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What is the Grand Canal? Which dynasty began building it?
A canal linking northern and southern China. The Sui dynasty began building it.
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Why did people take comfort in Buddhism?
People took comfort in the Buddhist teaching that people can escape suffering and achieve a state of peace.
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How did agriculture advances affect population growth
Due to agricultural advances, food became abundant, which led to population growth.
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As a result of the growth and trade, what did the song invent in the 900s? How would this help?
The song invented the world's first system of paper money. Possible answers - It would help make transactions easier, a universal currency.
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Why did many northern Chinese flee to the south?
To flee from the nomadic invaders.
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How and when did the Tang dynasty start?
It started in 618 when a former Sui official overthrew the Sui dynasty/old government.
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What influence did Buddhism have in China?
It influenced architecture, art, and literature, and even spread to Japan, Korea, and other Asian lands.
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What did the dragon backbone pump allow and do?
It allowed one person to do the work of several. With this light and portable pump, a farmer could scoop up water and pour it into an irrigation canal.
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How was the magnetic compass significant to world history?
It allowed explorers all over the world to travel long distances and to discover parts of the world they previously did not know existed.
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How did Chinese culture change during the period of Disunion?
New types of art, music, food, and clothing styles developed as a result of the mixing of cultures.
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Who was Taizong?
He was one of Tang dynasties greatest rulers. He conquered many lands, reformed the military, and created new law codes.
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Why might the Tang emperor have wanted to end the age of Buddhism?
Possible answers - He felt threatened by its power, did not agree with its teachings.
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Why was the new development in rice production so important? Why did it do for farmers?
It grew and ripened quickly, this enabled farmers to grow two or even three crops in the time it used to take to grow just one.
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What were some important inventions of the Tang and Song dynasties? Why? (Name 1 for each)
paper, porcelain, woodblock printing, gunpowder, movable type, compass, paper money.