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Tang and Ming China
Q and A for Tang and Ming Dynasties in China
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first emperor of the Tang, Gaozu, claimed what that he had a right to rule? | Claimed to be the direct descendant of Laozi, founder of Daoism. |
| After claiming rule, what act did Gaozu's son do in order to take the throne? | Forced his father off the throne, murdering his two brothers to become Emperor Taizong. |
| What philosophy did Emperor Taizong believed in during his rule? | Buddhism. |
| Who was Wu Zetian? | Wu was one of the first only female emperors in ancient China. |
| What would Wu attain from the death of Taizong? | She would be the concubine successor and his son. |
| How did Wu justify her power? | She claimed to be the reincarnation of a Buddhist Monk to justify power. |
| Empress Wu made what kind of changes during her rule? | She reformed the education system, gave exams for military, and opened up Silk Trade routes. |
| Following the increase in trade, how would this effect culture of China? | Turkish and Persian fashion were popular, Buddhism spread all throughout, woodblock printing made advancements, and a rise in poetry came about as well. |
| Why do people call these times the Golden Ages? | Population increased, strong trade, better in transport, goods like gunpowder and printing appealed to other areas of Afro-Eurasia. |
| Which group was worried about the power and influence on foreigners? | Traditionalists. |
| Explain what happened during the fall of the Tang Dynasty. | Restrictions on foreigners and trade, Buddhist monasteries shut down, Monks and Nuns were persecuted. |
| After the fall of the Tang, what happened to China as a whole? | Warring factions, creating the Five Dynasties. |
| What made the Ming stand out from the other dynasties? | They're known for increasing trade and the creation of porcelain and ceramics made and traded. |
| How did the Ming strengthen the government? | Through hiring based on experience instead of family lineage. |
| What positives were done through the Ming's rule? | Farming and iron production increased, same as weapons and tools. |