Tang Dynasty
What was the national religion of the Tang Dynasty?
Confucianism
Who conquered the Song Dynasty and began the Yuan Dynasty?
The Mongols
What is the Ming Dynasty often called?
the last of the great Chinese dynasties
Who declared themself as Emperor and established the Tang Dynasty?
Li Yuan
What was the most important crop in China during the Song Dynasty?
Rice was the most important crop
Who was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty?
Zhu Yuanzhang
What was required to study to pass the civil service exam?
The Diamond Sutra
What are two things that became popular with the invention of moveable type and the availability of books?
Printing and Books
Who was the great Chinese explorer?
Zheng He
What was a major invention in the Tang Dynasty.
Gunpowder or wood block printing
What are the three most important inventions during the Song Dynasty?
Gunpowder, Moveable Type, Magnetic Compass
What are two civil engineering projects that were rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty?
The Great Wall of China and The Grand Canal
618 to 907
When did the Song Dynasty rule China?
1960 to 1279
How long did the Forbidden City take to build.
15 years