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Ch 10 China key terms 1. Tang Taizong- Military leader who founded the Tang Dynasty, reunited china, and brought stable government back to china 2. bureaucracy- System of government with many departments and bureaus, all headed by appointed officials. 3. Empress Wu- The only female in Chinese history who worked to raise the position of women. 4. Chang’an- The thriving cultural and commercial capital of China during Tang dynasty with population of about 2 million. 5. Song Dynasty- Family who ruled China after the Tang from 960-1279 A.D. They focused on good government, the Chinese heartland, and southern China. 6. scholar officials- The class of highly educated civil servants who entered government only after passing special examinations. 7. civil service examinations- Tough government held exams given to people who wanted to bec0ome officials of the government. 8. merit system- The process of hiring and promoting people based on talent and skills, rather than on wealth or social status. 9. urbanization- The growth of cities which usually results form economic growth. 10.Daoism: Chinese philosophy and religion that was based on the following of the way of nature. Dao = “the way” 11. Buddhism: religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, teaches that people should give up desire and seek enlightenment 12.Confucianism: teachings about ethics and morals by Confucius, Chinese philosopher, who also taught about the respect of social order 13.Neo-Confucianism: new form of Confucianism, influenced by Buddhism and Daoism, that stressed self-improvement and education 14.Emperor Wuzong: Daoist leader that led a violent persecution of Buddhists Ch 10 China key terms 1. Tang Taizong- Military leader who founded the Tang Dynasty, reunited china, and brought stable government back to china 2. bureaucracy- System of government with many departments and bureaus, all headed by appointed officials. 3. Empress Wu- The only empress in Chinese history who worked to raise the position of women. 4. Chang’an- The thriving cultural and commercial capital of China during Tang dynasty with population of about 2 million. 5. Song Dynasty- Family who ruled China after the Tang from 960-1279 A.D. They focused on good government, the Chinese heartland, and southern China. 6. scholar officials- The class of highly educated civil servants who entered government only after passing special examinations. 7. civil service examinations- Tough government-held exams given to people who wanted to become officials of the government. 8. merit system- The process of hiring and promoting people based on talent and skills, rather than on wealth or social status. 9. urbanization- The growth of cities which usually results from economic growth.