Tang and Song Dynasties

Question 1

Tang Dynasty Golden Age

Answer 1

• Rulers reunited China and brought back peace and prosperity
• China expanded into Korea, Manchuria, and parts of Central Asia
• The examination system was re-established and Confucianism provided the empire with a guiding philosophy
• Architecture, sculpture, painting, and porcelain led to great advances
• Developed block printing to print Confucian texts

Question 2

Achievements of the Tang and Song dynasties

Answer 2

• Block Printing
• Crossbow
• Gunpowder
• Abacus
• Compass