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• 7.20 Describe the reunification of China under the Tang Dynasty and reasons for the cultural diffusion of Buddhism. (C, G, H, P) China Reunites Chp 8 Lesson 1 The Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty Cable China Rebuilds Its Empire • Read Page 178 • Answer – How did the lack of a central government make China vulnerable to attacks by the nomads? China Rebuilds Its Empire How did the lack of a central government make China vulnerable to attacks by the nomads? • The small kingdoms were not strong enough to defend against attacks. • The warlords were rivals who were unwilling to cooperate against an outside threat. The Sui – Read 178 - 179 Sui What were the major achievements of this dynasty? Interesting facts? Tang Song The Sui – Read 178 - 179 Sui “Unified China under the rule of emperors” •Repaired the Great Wall of China •Rebuilt Changan (capital city of the Han Empire) •Built the Grand Canal (linking the Yellow River and the Yangtze River – a major part of China’s transportation system) •Sui - Ended when farmers revolted and Yangdi was killed – he forced people to work his projects and taxed them heavily while he lived in luxury Tang Song The Tang Dynasty – Read 180 Sui “Unified China under the rule of emperors” •Repaired the Great Wall of China •Rebuilt Changan (capital city of the Han Empire) •Built the Grand Canal (linking the Yellow River and the Yangtze River – a major part of China’s transportation system) •Sui - Ended when farmers revolted and Yangdi was killed – he forced people to work his projects and taxed them heavily while he lived in luxury Tang What were the major achievements of this dynasty? Interesting facts? Song The Tang Dynasty – Read 180 Sui “Unified China under the rule of emperors” •Repaired the Great Wall of China •Rebuilt Changan (capital city of the Han Empire) •Built the Grand Canal (linking the Yellow River and the Yangtze River – a major part of China’s transportation system) •Sui - Ended when farmers revolted and Yangdi was killed – he forced people to work his projects and taxed them heavily while he lived in luxury Tang • Lasted nearly 300 years • Restored a strong central government • Most powerful emperor – Taizong Brought back civil service examinations. Gave land to farmers • Late AD 600s – Empress Wu – added more government officials and strengthened the military. • Expanded rule west to Tibet • Took control of the Silk Road • Changan became the world’s largest city • Turkish nomads and revolts by Chinese farmers weakened Tang Dynasty • Fell in AD 907 Song • The Tang Empire (618–907 AD) was the second largest and longest-enduring empire in the region after the Han Empire. • TANG DYNASTY Start at 2:40 (20 mins) • In your notebook … List examples of cultural blending during the Tang Dynasty…be ready to discuss