China Reunites Waldens World History中国团聚瓦尔登湖的世界历史.ppt

China Reunites Today we are learning: *how Chinese rulers brought peace, order, and growth to China *how Buddhism became a major religion * about the Chinese government’s support of Confucian ideas Rebuilding China’s Empire A.D. 200 – Han empire ends China has no central gov. for 300 years Warlords (military leaders running the government) fought each other Nomads conquered parts of northern China Koreans gained independence from China and built their own civilization Sui Dynasty Wendi – General declared emperor reunited China (A.D. 581) founded the Sui dynasty Yangdi – Wendi’s son. Dreamed of expanding China’s territory. Achievements Rebuilt the Great Wall Building the Grand Canal (1,000 mile waterway linked northern, southern China) United China’s economy (an organized way in which people produce, sell, and buy things) Hardships Farmers forced to work on building projects and pay high taxes Farmers revolted, army took over, killed Yangdi End to the Sui dynasty Tang Dynasty A.D. 618 – one of Yangdi’s generals took over Tang Dynasty formed Last A.D. 618 – A.D. 907 Capital – Changan Reforms Civil service exam restored, land given to farmers, and order in the country side under Taizong (most powerful emperor) Empress Wu – only woman to rule China alone. Very forceful Added more gov. officials Strengthened military forces Tang Dynasty Accomplishments Power regained in Asia Expansion Tibet invaded Controlled the Silk Road Korean Kingdoms Forced to pay tribute Took over Vietnam Problems Tang Problems Turks – took over Silk Road (damaged China’s economy) Revolts Tibet Farmers Disorder brings down dynasty (A.D. 907) Military leaders ruled (50 yrs.) Song Dynasty Accomplishments Chinese civilization became the most advanced in the world Enlarged government bureaucracy, reformed civil service examination system Neo-Confucianism gained favor, emphasizing Confucian ethics, spiritual matters Problems Not enough soldiers to control the empire Tibet broke away Nomads to