5.1 China Reunites

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Taizong [the most powerful of all Tang rulers] helped strengthen China by

giving land to farmers.

Neo-Confucianism taught that people should

help others and be active participants in society.

After the decline of the Tang dynasty

military leaders ruled China. In 960 C.E., a general became emperor and founded the __ dynasty. Song

Under Tang rulers government officials got their jobs based on their

performance on civil service examinations.

To prevent Buddhism from attracting more followers Tang and Song rulers

promoted a new understanding of traditional Confucian thought.

The civil service examination system in China created a class of leaders known as

scholar-officials.

After the fall of the Han dynasty of China in 220 C.E.

the Chinese empire collapsed as military leaders fought each other for control.

During the 100s C.E. life in China was very difficult. In response large numbers of Chinese

turned to Buddhism in search of peace and comfort.

The rule of Empress Wu in the late 600s C.E. was notable because she

was the only woman in Chinese history to rule the country on her own.

The scholar-officials of China were required to perform manual labor six months out of the year in order to stay close to the concerns of the common people.

FALSE

The Chinese empire collapsed into a separate warring kingdoms after the fall of the dynasty in 220 C.E.

Han

Why did Song rulers move China's capital from Changan south to the city of Hangzhou?

Nomads took over parts of the country in the north so Song rulers moved the capital city south for protection.

Tang leaders eventually came to see Buddhism as incompatible with China's Confucian traditions.

TRUE

The Sui dynasty ended when rebellious farmers killed their emperor Yangdi.

TRUE

The fall of the Sui dynasty was caused by Yangdi when he forced people to pay higher taxes to support his lavish lifestyle and made people to work on construction projects such as the Grand Canal.

TRUE

Many Chinese opposed Buddhism during the later Tang dynasty

believing that the temples and monasteries had grown too wealthy and powerful.

The only woman in Chinese history to rule China on her own was

Empress Wu

Neo-Confucianism contained elements of

Buddhism and Daoism.

The Tang and Song dynasties promoted neo-Confucianism in order to stop the growing influence of

Buddhism.


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