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Many of the inventions attributed to the West were actually first invented in China and later modified or refined by Western powers after the invention made its way from China. Important discoveries such as paper, moveable type printing, gunpowder, and the mechanical clock all have had immense influence on modern life and originated in China. It is important to understand ourselves by looking to the past and seeing where these inventions came from and how they made their way to common use by us. This is especially true in an ever increasing global outlook to realize that other cultures have had a profound effect upon our own.
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Tang & Song ChinaTang & Song China
Golden AgesGolden Ages
Two Great Dynasties in ChinaTwo Great Dynasties in China
During the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, China becomes the richest, most powerful, and most advanced country in the world.
During the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, China becomes the richest, most powerful, and most advanced country in the world.
Main Idea: Tang and Song
China experienced an era of prosperity and technological innovation.
Main Idea: Tang and Song
China experienced an era of prosperity and technological innovation.
Why it Matters Now: Chinese inventions
from this period, such as printing, gunpowder, and the compass, changed history.
Why it Matters Now: Chinese inventions
from this period, such as printing, gunpowder, and the compass, changed history.
The Tang Dynasty World View:
The Tang Dynasty World View:
The Song Dynasty World View:
The Song Dynasty World View:
looks east towards the sea
looks east towards the sea
west along the Silk Road
west along the Silk Road
Trade/Foreign ContactsTrade/Foreign Contacts
Silk Road west; Tang Dynasty
Silk Road west; Tang Dynasty
Trade/Foreign ContactsTrade/Foreign Contacts
Silk Road west; Tang Dynasty
ocean ships east, Song Dynasty
Korea Japan India Persian Gulf east Africa
Silk Road west; Tang Dynasty
ocean ships east, Song Dynasty
Korea Japan India Persian Gulf east Africa
AgricultureAgriculture
imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam called “Champa Rice”
imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam called “Champa Rice”
AgricultureAgriculture
imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam - Champa
allowed two crops each season instead of one
imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam - Champa
allowed two crops each season instead of one
AgricultureAgriculture
imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam - Champa
allowed two crops each season instead of one
fueled population increase
imported fast-ripening rice from Vietnam - Champa
allowed two crops each season instead of one
fueled population increase
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology
mathematics flourished mathematics flourished
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology
mathematics flourished adopted the use of
algebra and the concept of zero and negative numbers
mathematics flourished adopted the use of
algebra and the concept of zero and negative numbers
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology
mathematics flourished adopted the use of
algebra and the concept of zero and negative numbers
invented movable type
mathematics flourished adopted the use of
algebra and the concept of zero and negative numbers
invented movable type
Science and TechnologyScience and Technology
mathematics flourished adopted the use of
algebra and the concept of zero and negative numbers
invented movable type developed gunpowder
mathematics flourished adopted the use of
algebra and the concept of zero and negative numbers
invented movable type developed gunpowder
Toilet PaperToilet PaperAlthough developed around 600 CE, it was
only available at first to nobility and the elites. During the Tang Dynasty it became
widespread. How different the world and your lives would be without it!
Although developed around 600 CE, it was only available at first to nobility and the
elites. During the Tang Dynasty it became widespread. How different the world and your
lives would be without it!
PorcelainPorcelainCommonly now
preferred to as “China”. Made of special white
clay found only in China.
Commonly now preferred to as “China”. Made of special white
clay found only in China.
Mechanical ClockMechanical ClockEarly 700s Chinese developed clocks run by water that kept accurate time. Technology and concept of mechanical clock found its way to Europe where it was improved upon.
Early 700s Chinese developed clocks run by water that kept accurate time. Technology and concept of mechanical clock found its way to Europe where it was improved upon.
PrintingPrintingIn 700s block printing was invented in which entire sheet was carved on a single block of wood and whole page was printed.
In 1000s moveable type printing invented in which individual characters could be moved around and reused.
In 700s block printing was invented in which entire sheet was carved on a single block of wood and whole page was printed.
In 1000s moveable type printing invented in which individual characters could be moved around and reused.
GunpowderGunpowder
Invented in 800s as an immortality potion Used 1st in fireworks & then rockets & guns
Invented in 800s as an immortality potion Used 1st in fireworks & then rockets & guns
Uses of GunpowderUses of Gunpowder
FireworksFireworks WeaponsWeapons
Gunpowder took about 300 years to reach Europe
First used as a weapon against the Mongols as a simple gun that took 2 people to shoot
Paper MoneyPaper MoneySong Dynasty first in world to adopt
paper currency instead of coin.Song Dynasty first in world to adopt
paper currency instead of coin.
Magnetic CompassAdapted for Navigation
Magnetic CompassAdapted for Navigation
Magnetic compass had existed for centuries, but Song Dynasty began to use it to guide their fleets. Allowed ships to move far from land and travel further safely.
Magnetic compass had existed for centuries, but Song Dynasty began to use it to guide their fleets. Allowed ships to move far from land and travel further safely.
Tang & Song InventionsTang & Song Inventions
Tang Only Song OnlyBoth
Expanded the empire,
had a female ruler,adopted Buddhism
Prospered through trade,
improved agriculture, created great technological
advances
Ruled smaller empire,
developed into great sea power,
reinstituted Confucianism
The Tang and Song Dynasties Compared
The Tang and Song Dynasties Compared
