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13-1 China
Term | Definition |
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dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
Gengis Kahn | responsible for forging together the Mongol Empire (first ruler of Mongol Empire) |
Silk Road | a long chain of roads connecting trade routes across Central Asia |
Bi Sheng | developed a printing method that used movable type |
Song | the dynasty that ruled China from 960-1279 |
Mongols | Nomads from the plains of Asia |
Tang Taizong | reformed the government according to Confucius' ideas |
Tang | the dynasty that came to power and ruled China for almost 300 years |
Marco Polo | His writings sparked trade between Europe and China |
Kublai Kahn | conquered the Song Empire and declared himself emperor of China |
A benefit of the merit system was that people would be hired based on what? | abilities |
What did the Grand Canal connect? | it connected northern and southern China. It made it possible to supply the Tang capital with large amounts of grain. |
What was a positive result of movable type? | that books spread knowledge through China |
One change the Mongols made after conquering China was? | centralizing the government; they did not allow the Chinese to participate in the government |
Why was silk such an important trading item to China? | they were the only ones who could produce it |
What are three things the Chinese were the first to create? | a compass, porcelain, and silk |
How did the Mongol empire finally fall? | a Chinese peasant led a revolt and overthrew the government |
What was an effect of newer strains of rice and better irrigation systems? | it created a surplus of food and more people could practice other trades |
What was the capital of the Tang empire? | Chang'an |
What two bodies of water did the Grand Canal connect? | Huang and Chang Rivers |
Where does the Silk Road extend from? | from China to the Mediterranean Sea |
China is bordered by which three seas? | East China Sea, Yellow Sea, and the South China Sea |
What were the two capitals of the Song Dynasty? | Kaifeng and Hangzhou |
Who was the great thinker Tang Taizong followed? | Confucius |
What did Confucius believe? | that all people must treat one another with respect |
One important change in the government by the Song dynasty was what? | the merit system - hiring people based on their abilities |
Hiring people based on their ability would have what effect on the government? | It would make it stronger |
If you were a Chinese man or woman from the peasant class, would you rather have lived during the Tang or Song Dynasty? Why? Use three facts from your notes to support your choice. |