Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
Who was An Lushan?
A Chinese general of Iranian and Turkish descent who led a rebellion against the Tang Dynasty in 755.
An Lushan’s rebellion significantly impacted the Tang Dynasty’s stability.
What was Changan?
Capital of Tang dynasty; population of 2 million, larger than any other city in the world at the time.
Changan was a major cultural and political center during the Tang Dynasty.
What is footbinding?
Practice in Chinese Society to mutilate women’s feet in order to make them smaller; produced pain and restricted women’s movements; made it easier to confine women to the household.
Footbinding was a symbol of beauty and status but had severe physical repercussions.
What is flying money?
Chinese credit instrument that provided credit vouchers to merchants to be redeemed at the end of the voyage; reduced danger of robbery; early form of currency.
Flying money facilitated trade by minimizing the need for physical currency during long-distance commerce.
What is the Grand Canal?
Built in 7th century during reign of Yangdi during Sui dynasty; designed to link the original centers of Chinese civilization on the north China plain with the Yangtze river basin to the south; nearly 1200 miles long.
The Grand Canal was crucial for economic integration and transportation in ancient China.
What was Hangzhou?
Capital of later Song dynasty; located near East China Sea; permitted overseas trading; population exceeded 1 million.
Hangzhou became an important cultural and economic hub during the Song Dynasty.
