TCAP Review - China Flashcards
When did the Han Dynasty exist?
206-220 C.E.
What happened to China when the Han Dynasty ended?
They had no central government, Warlords began fighting each other, Nomads attacked and captured territory and China lost land.
When and how did the Sui Dynasty exist?
A general named Wendi declared himself emperor of China from 581-618 C.E
What happened under the Sui Dynasty?
China was unified once more, the territory became smaller, they lost against the Koreans and the empire expanded.
Who made the idea for the Grand Canal and restored the Great Wall?
Emperor Yangdi.
When did the Tang Dynasty exist?
618-907 C.E
What happened under the Tang Dynasty?
They restored strong central governments and the system of civil service examinations.
Who was Empress Wu of the Tang Dynasty?
The only woman in Chinese history to rule the country.
When did the Song Dynasty exist?
960-1279 C.E.
What happened under the Song Dynasty?
The most powerful central government was created, and many technological advancements were made, such as Silk and Printing.
Buddhism
When was Buddhism brought to China?
Circa 100 C.E.
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What impact did Buddhism have on China.
It was introduced during times of war, which led many to use it as an escape from suffering.
Buddhism
What was the Tang Dynasty’s response to Buddhism?
At first, they did not interfere with the Buddhists, but fearing their power they destroyed many monasteries and kills many Buddhists.
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What influence did Buddhism have on Korea?
It attracted a very large amount of attention from Korea and united the country.
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What influence did Buddhism have on Japan?
Many people in Japan started to follow the religion.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
The refreshed version of Confucianism with mostly similar ideas but some new ones and some altered.
What cultural impact did the invention of printing have on China?
Woodblock printing allowed for more religious and cultural impacts.
When was the Golden Age of China?
618-1279 C.E. during the Tang and Song Dynasties.
Who were the Mongols?
The Mongols are the empire that overtook China in 1211 under the leadership of Genghis Khan.
Who overtook the Mogol territories when Genghis Khan died?
His grandsons, Batu and Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan focused on overtaking China.
When did Kublai Khan overtake and rule China?
1260-1294 C.E.
What were the Religious Beliefs of the Mongols?
Like the Chinese, they followed Buddhist beliefs.
Who was Marco Polo?
A European traveler who reached China and wrote about its beauty.
What was the main city of Foreign Trade in China?
Quanzhou
What happened to the Mongol rule over China when Kublai Khan died?
Many weak emperors took rule and their rule began to decline.
When did the Ming Dynasty exist?
1368-1644 C.E
What happened under the Ming Dynasty?
Civil service exams were brought back once again, repaired the Grand Canal, established roads and farms.
Who was Zheng He?
He was a traveler who went from Southeast Asia to the western coast of India, landed on Africa and went to China aswell.
