Asian Civilizations Flashcards
Period of Disunion
The time following the collapse of the Han (dynasty) in 220 that lasted from 220 to 589. It was a period when China split into several rival kingdoms each ruled by military leaders.
How did Chinese culture change during the Period of Disunion?
When Nomadic invaders entered Northern China they adopted the Chinese culture and added their culture. Northern Chinese who didn’t want to be ruled by the Nomadic invaders, fled to Southern China. The Northern Chinese culture mixed with the Southern Chinese culture which resulted in new art and music, new foods and clothing styles.
When did the Period of Disunion end? And how did it end?
The Period of Disunion ended in 589. A ruler named Yang Jian conquered the south, unified China and created the Sui dynasty. The Sui dynasty lasted from 589 to 618.
What did the Sui dynasty start?
The Sui dynasty began building the Grand Canal that connected northern and southern China.
How did the Sui dynasty end?
In 618 a former Sui official overthrew the old government and a new dynasty rose into power, the Tang Dynasty.
How long did the Tang dynasty rule?
300 years
What areas did the Tang dynasty control?
Tang dynasty include much of Eastern Asian as well as large parts of Central Asia.
Why do historians view the Tang dynasty as the Golden Age of China?
The Tang dynasty had great leaders that reformed the military, created law codes, distributed land equally (equal field system) , culture and poetry flourished during this time.
Who was the only woman to rule China?
Empress Wu was the only woman to rule China and it was during the Tang dynasty. Her methods were vicious but she was intelligent and talented.
What happened after the Tang dynasty fell?
After the Tang dynasty fell, China entered a brief period of chaos and disorder. It lasted 53 years from 907 to 960.
What was the 53 year period called after the Tang dynasty fall?
The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
After the Tang dynasty fall, when did China reunify? How long did the new dynasty rule?
China was reunified in 960 by the Song dynasty. The Song dynasty lasted 300 years.
When did Buddhism grow in China? And why?
During the Period of Disunion many people turned to Buddhism because the found comfort and peace in the teachings. Wealthy people donated land and money for Buddhist temples and by the end of the Period of Disunion Buddhism was well established.
When did the Age of Buddhism take place? And why was it called the Golden Age of Buddhism?
The Age of Buddhism took place from about 400 to about 845. Buddhim influenced Chinese culture including art, literature and architecture.
When did the Golden Age of Buddhism end and why?
The Age of Buddhism ended during the Tang dynasty when an emperor launched a campaign to end Buddhism. Books were burned, land taken away from Buddhists, temples were destroyed or taken away.
