Sui Dynasty
Who started the Sui dynasty?
Wendi
How did the Tang dynasty start?
It was started by one of Yangdi's generals
Who started the Song dynasty?
a general
What was the name of the pottery invented in China?
porcelain
Where were the Mongols from?
Mongolia
Who became emperor after Wendi?
Yangdi
What test did emperor Taizong bring back?
The civil service exam
What was the name of the Song dynasty achievement that changed war and the world?
gunpowder
How did paper change the world?
it made the spread of ideas easier
What was Genghis Khan's name?
Temujin
What did Yangdi build that made trade easier?
Who was empress Wu?
the first and only female ruler of China
True or False: The Song dynasty split into 2.
True
how did gunpowder change the world?
it changed the way wars were fought
Why were the Mongols so skilled at horseback riding?
Because they started training from 4-5 years old
How did the Grand Canal benefit China?
it made trade easier
What were Empress Wu's achievements?
strong military
What was the name of the road the Song dynasty used to trade?
The Silk Road
it made navigation easier and more accurate
What was the Mongol's attitude to other religions?
They were tolerant
How did the Sui dynasty fall?
bad economy, war, invaders, and internal conflict
Why did the Tang dynasty fall?
because of wars and internal revolts
Why did the Song dynasty fall?
because of invasions in the north and the kidnapping of the emperor
How did paper money change the world?
it made it easier to pay for things
What was the name of the dynasty Kublai Khan started?
The Yuan dynasty