The golden age of Chinese
civilization occurred during the
Tang dynasty where China grew to
include much of Eastern Asia and
part of Central Asia.
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Ancient Chinese trade goods
included woodblock print items,
porcelain, tea, paper, gunpowder,
moveable type items, and the
magnetic compass.
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Advances in agriculture, such as
the Grand Canal and the dragon
backbone pump, led to increased
trade and population growth
during the Tang and Song periods.
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During the Period of Disunion that
followed the end of the Han
dynasty, many turned to Buddhism
taking comfort in the teaching that
people can escape suffering and
achieve a state of peace.
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Most foreign trade in China went
over land routes to India,
Southwest Asia, Korea, and Japan.
Later, sea trade allowed China to
open its Pacific ports to other
countries.
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China under late Ming rule tried to
eliminate all foreign influences
and, through the policy of
isolationism, became
technologically backward.
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The dominant philosophy in China
during the Song period was
Confucianism, based on the
teachings of Confucius who
focused on proper behavior.
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Civil service exams tested ones’
grasp of Confucianism, and passing
them meant obtaining work as a
scholar-official in the Song
government.
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Kublai Khan declared himself
emperor of China during the Yuan
Dynasty and expanded trade and
public works.
Scholar-officials were elite
members of society and were
widely admired for their
knowledge and ethics.
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07 HSS Chapter 7: China
The Chinese improved their ship
and sailing skills thanks to the
great sailor, Zheng He.
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07 HSS Chapter 7: China
The Ming were known for their
grand building projects, such as the
Forbidden City and the restoration
of the Great Wall of China.
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