The Golden Age of China Flashcards
Who was Li Shimin?
An ambitious 16-year-old.
What was Li Shimin’s father urged to do by his son?
Lead a revolt against a dynasty.
What did the Father and Son accomplish after they crushed their rivals?
They established the Tang Dynasty.
What did Li Shimin encourage his father to do 8 years later?
Step down from the leader position.
Who was conquered by China during the Tang dynasty rule?
Vietnam, Tibet, and Korea.
After being conquered by china what happened?
You could still remain self-governed, but they had to acknowledge Chinese supremacy and send tribute to China.
What weakened the tang dynasty?
High taxes, droughts, famines, and rebellions.
What dynasty merged after the Tang dynasty?
The Song Dynasty.
What was weak about the Song dynasty?
The military.
What was strong about the Song Dynasty?
The Economy.
What did the extra surplus of people cause in the Song Dynasty?
Large growth in population, commerce, and arts. Instead of farming all year round.
What are the three main people of the caste system from greatest to least?
The gentry, Peasants, and merchants.
What were the Gentrys?
A wealthy landowning caste.
What could young men of wealth do?
They had a lot more time to study for the civil service exam.
What were the peasants?
Middle class and they lived on their land and lived on what they produced.
