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World History / Civilization to Empire Project
CHINA: EMPIRE: TANG DYNASTY TO MING DYNASTY (220 AD TO 1433)
Text Questions: Unit 3, Chapter 12, Section 1: Tang and Song China
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After the Han Dynasty ended, China underwent ___ dynasties in the next 350 years. Relative stability and prosperity finally arrived with the
_________ Dynasty.
Under the Tang and Song Dynasties, China became the __________________, and most _______________ and ________________
country in the world.
Describe the Grand Canal:
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The Tang Dynasty brought back which system from the Han Dynasty in order to stabilize government?
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This requirement resulted in a bureaucracy that was very __________________.
What reasons led to the downfall of the Tang Dynasty?
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By the Song Dynasty, China became the most __________ country in the world. There were ______ cities with ________ million persons
in each.
8. The technological advancements during the Song Dynasty include:
a. Moveable ______
b. _____ powder
c. ______________________
d. Mechanical _____________
e. ______ money
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Use of a magnetic ___________ for _______________
g. _______________ numbers
9. Given these advancements and peace that existed during the Song Dynasty, its era could be described as a ______________ age for China.
10. Trade and travel increased during the Song Dynasty causing what?
11. What art forms existed during this period form China?
12. Describe Chinese painting during this period.
13. Prosperity had what result on society?
14. What new class emerged?
15. Write the order of the social classes:
16. Describe how women were treated.
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Text Questions: Chapter 12, Section 2: The Mongol Conquests (focus on Mongol interaction with China)
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Where did the Mongols originate from (what part of Asia)?
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Prior to building the largest unified land empire in world history, what kind of lifestyle did the Mongols have?
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In what year did the Mongols invade China?
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The conquest of China was begun by which Mongol leader?
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What was the name of the portion of the Mongol Empire that included China?
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Within a very short time period, the Mongol Empire existed from China to _____________.
While the Mongols were ruthless conquerors, as rulers they were surprisingly _________________, often times adopting the practices of
the conquered.
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What was the Mongol Peace?
Text Questions: Unit 3, Chapter 12, Section 3: Mongol Emprie
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Kublai Khan: the name of the great ___________ruler who finally took over all of _____in __________.
What are some of the reasons why Kublai Khan considered to be one of the greatest emperors in the history of China?
a. _______________________________________________________________
b. _______________________________________________________________
c. _______________________________________________________________
Describe Mongol rule in China with respect to government:
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How did the Mongol Peace benefit China?
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Describe some of the visitors Kublai Khan encouraged to visit China:
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Who was the most famous visitor?
a. Name:____________________________
b. Where from:_______________________
c. How long stayed:____________________
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How and when did Mongol rule come to an end in China?
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Text Questions: Unit 4, Chapter 19, Section 2: 1300-1600: China Limits European Contacts (NOTE THAT YOU ONLY NEED
TO READ ABOUT THE MING DYNASTY. STOP WHEN YOU GET TO THE QING DYNASTY.)
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After the fall of the Mongols, what dynasty restored China as a dominant power in Asia?
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What did Ming lords expected tribute from vassal states of Korea and others from Southeast Asia. What is a tribute?
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Once the Europeans started to arrive in China, the Ming Dynasty also expected them to pay ___________________.
Under the Ming Dynasty, we again see a return to ________________ moral standards to bring back order and harmony.
Describe the Forbidden City that was built during the Ming Dynasty:
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The Chinese Muslim admiral Zheng He made ______ voyages. Where did he go and what was his purpose in traveling so extensively?
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Describe Zheng He’s fleet:
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Why did Zheng He stop taking his voyages?
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How did China limit its contact and trade with the outside world?
10. What do you think were China’s motivations in isolating itself from the rest of the world?
11. What are the 2 main reasons why China does not become highly industrialized:
a. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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b. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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