Chinese Dynasties Flashcards
What political system did the Sui Dynasty establish?
A centralized system that unified China.
What was the Grand Canal’s significance during the Sui Dynasty?
It connected North and South China by improving trade and transportation.
What led to the decline of the Sui Dynasty?
High Taxes, forced labor, and rebellion.
How did the Tang Dynasty strengthen its political system?
By using a centralized bureaucracy and reinstating civil service exams.
What were major innovations during the Tang Dynasty?
Land reforms and woodblock printing.
What caused the decline of the Tang Dynasty?
Corruption, rebellions, and military issues.
What were major innovations during the Song Dynasty?
Gunpowder, paper currency, movable type printing and the compass.
What led to decline of the song Dynasty?
It was invaded by the Mongols.
What made the Mongol Empire unique and politically?
It was unified under Genghis Khan and became the largest contiguous empire.
What was a key economic achievement of the Mongol Empire?
Reinvigorating the Silk Road and promoting global trade.
What caused the decline of the Mongol Empire?
Failed naval expansions infighting and fragmentation after Genghis Khan’s death.
What led to the fall of the Yuan Dynasty?
Failed invasions of Japan and internal rebellion
What were the achievements of the Ming Dynasty?
Zheng He’s voyages, porcelain production and strengthening the Great Wall.
What caused the decline of the Ming Dynasty?
Corruption, famine and a Manchu invasion.
What economic activities expanded during the Qing Dynasty?
Tea, silk and porcelain trade.
What caused the decline of the Qing Dynasty?
European imperialism rebellions and failure to industrialize.
