Today October 15, 2014

EQ: How did the reunification of China under the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties change China?

LO: Students will demonstrate understanding of the reunification of China under the three dynasties and the spread of Buddhism by reading about the Sui, Tang and Song and writing short answer responses.

Agenda: 1. Vocabulary2. 3 Dynasties Chart

China Vocabulary

1. CHINA» Large region in East

Asia, ruled by dynasties

» West Africa » Arabia» Rome» China

2. Period of Disunion» Time in China, 220-

589, where China had different rulers & kingdoms. Chaos & disorder

» Many people moved» Cultures came into

contact and mixed to form a new culture.

» People converted to Buddhism to escape suffering.

3. Dynasty» A powerful family that

controls a country.» Sui Dynasty » Tang Dynasty » Song Dynasty » A dynasty passes

control from one family member to the next.

4. Empress Wu Zetian» Only woman to ever rule China » Brought stability to China during

the Tang Dynasty » Strict ruler » Chose advisors based on abilities

rather than rank

Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties (Pages 167-168, 178)

Draw the chart and write your answers in complete sentences

Sui DynastyP. 167

Picture: Map of China with Great Wall and Grand Canal

Who ended the period of

disunion?

List two accomplishments

the Sui made between 589 and

618 CE

Tang DynastyP. 167 and 168

Motive: What was Empress Wu’s motive for ruling China?

List 3 accomplishments

the Tang made under the ruler Taizong? (167)

Who was Empress Wu

Zetian? (168)

Song Dynastyp.168, 178

Compare: How is Neo-Confucianism different than

Confucianism?

How long did the Song dynasty rule

China?

______________was created. It was a blend of Buddhism and Confucianism.

(178)