China Quiz Flashcards
Empress Wu
Ruler during campaign in Korea, she held real power and assumed the title herself
What happened during the Golden age
It became the richest most powerful and most advanced country in the world
Civil service exams
Used to manage the huge government, had to pass in order to obtain high positions in the government
Scholar gentry
The few candidates that pass the exam became a part of this group
How did the Tang Dynasty lose control
They crushed taxes, and the people couldn’t afford to help pay for military expenses
How did the song Dynasty try to keep peace with our neighbors in the north
They paid annual tribute such a silver silk and tea but this failed to stop the threat from them
How did the agriculture improve at this time
There was advances in farming such as cultivation of rice this made it easier for them to produce more food good for the increasing population
Advances
Porcelain, mechanical waterclock, printing, paper money
Chinese trade ventures
Used silk Road but soon had to rely on Ocean trade this caused bustle of trade on the coast
Social mobility
Easier to move social classes because of the increased population of cities
Status of women
Their status declined further in this. And their work became less important to the family, they only help with food income by working in the fields
Mongol influence
Nomadic bands who migrated throughout Central Asia defined land and animals
Yurts
Mobile houses built of cloth
Changhis Kong
Master of motivating his people, broke individual tribe loyalties and build a new military
Mongol warrior
23 horses, traveled 50 to 60 miles a day, masters of short bow
