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Name:_____________________ Block:_____ T’ang Dynasty The next major dynasty of China didn’t begin until almost 400 years after the Han Dynasty broke apart. The T’ang Dynasty lasted from 618 CE – 907 CE, almost 300 years. During this time, China entered a period known as a “golden age” because of cultural and political achievement. They increased the size of the empire by adding the lands of Korea and Tibet. Trade continued to increase, bringing more wealth to China. Under the T’ang Dynasty, there was much focus on art. Painters and sculptors developed new forms of styles and expressions. Skilled craftspeople developed intricate pottery and artwork. Scholars began to write encyclopedias and history books. Poetry flourished as well. Li Po is considered to be one of China’s greatest poets and wrote many of his works in the 700’s. Books were able to be distributed to a large number of people due to China’s printing techniques. As a result, literature became widely available and the population of China became smarter and more advanced. Perhaps the most influential historical figure from the T’ang Dynasty was the Empress Wu Chao, the wife of Emperor Kao-Tsung. When the emperor became ill and unable to rule, he asked his wife to step in and lead the empire. She became the first female ruler of China in 690 CE when Emperor Kao-Tsung’s illness caused his death. As a ruler, Wu Chao expanded China’s economy by encouraging silk and agricultural production. She also encouraged artists and scholars to continue China’s cultural revolution. Wu Chao is also known as being an advocate for Buddhism, encouraging people throughout China to adopt the religion. Although the T’ang Dynasty became more prosperous under Wu Chao, many government officials disapproved of her. In 705 CE, she was forced to give up the throne to her son. She died shortly after at the age of 81. In 907 CE, the T’ang Dynasty came to an end. The emperors lost power to governors of the different provinces of China. Soon after, the provinces declared themselves to be independent states and broke away from China. China became weak and disunited. Eventually, smaller dynasties conquered parts of China and the Mongols took control of the majority of China in the 1200s. 1) What is a “golden age”? Why do historians refer to the T’ang Dynasty as a “golden age”? 2) How did China’s printing techniques help the population become smarter and more advanced? 3) Describe Wu Chao’s reign as Empress of the T’ang Dynasty. Name:_____________________ Block:_____ T’ang Dynasty Use the following space to create a comic strip that tells the story of the T’ang Dynasty and what they are best known for. Write a caption under each frame to describe the illustration.