China Tang And Ming Flashcards
What was the Sui Dynasty known for?
The Sui Dynasty (589-618 CE) unified China after 400 years of fragmentation and re-established Confucianism as a guiding ideology in government.
Who were the two main emperors of the Sui Dynasty?
The two main emperors of the Sui Dynasty were Wen Di and Yang Di.
What major infrastructure project was developed during the Sui Dynasty?
The Great Canal was developed to connect and unite China.
What land management system was established during the Sui Dynasty?
The well-field system of government land management was established.
What was the significance of the Tang Dynasty?
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) continued the well-field system, established mints and copper coins, and was a great age for art and culture.
Who were some early emperors of the Tang Dynasty?
Early emperors of the Tang Dynasty included Li Yuan (Gaozou), Li Shimin (Tang Taizong), and Empress Wu.
What was Empress Wu known for?
Empress Wu ruled ruthlessly, eliminated rivals, and was the sole empress from 690-705.
Who was Xuan Zang?
Xuan Zang (d. 664) was a Chinese Buddhist monk who studied in India and brought Buddhist scripture back to China.
What was the focus of the ‘Consciousness Only School’ of thought?
The ‘Consciousness Only School’ argued that perceivable reality is but a representation of the mind.
What was the role of civil service in Tang China?
Civil service in Tang China was revived from Han tradition and based on Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist texts.
What led to population growth during the Tang Dynasty?
New strains of rice allowed for two harvests per year, leading to population and urban growth.
What was a significant event during the Tang Dynasty?
The Battle of Talas (751) was a significant event during the Tang Dynasty.
What characterized the Song Dynasty?
The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) drifted toward Neo-Confucianism and introduced paper money and movable type.
What was Genghis Khan known for?
Genghis Khan (d. 1227) united Central Asia Mongol tribes and embarked on world conquest around 1206 CE.
What was the Yuan Dynasty and who established it?
The Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368) was established by Khubilai Khan in 1280.
