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Post Classical China

The Sui (581-618 C.E.), Tang (618-907 C.E.), and Song (960-1279 C.E.) dynasties mark a golden age in Chinese history, characterized by unprecedented advancements in culture, technology, and governance. The Sui dynasty unified China, introduced a standardized currency, and built the Grand Canal. The Tang dynasty perfected the imperial examination system and embraced diverse religions, while innovations like moveable type printing and gunpowder emerged. The Song dynasty saw continued technological progress and the rise of Neo-Confucianism, culminating in a vibrant cultural landscape rich in literature, arts, and philosophy.

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Post Classical China

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  1. Post Classical China Sui, Tang, Song Dynasties

  2. Tang Sung Dynasty Dynasty THE GOLDEN AGE 500 400 300 200 100 * 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400BuddhismSpreads Quickly Buddha In India Confucius in China

  3. China reunited under the Sui

  4. Sui Dynasty, 581-618 C.E. • “Land Equalization” System –> land redistribution. • Unified coinage. • Grand Canal constructed. • Established an army of professional soldiers. • People were overworked and overtaxed!

  5. The Grand Canal

  6. The Grand Canal Today

  7. Tang Dynasty, 618-907 C.E. • Imperial examination system perfected.(meritocracy established) • Liberal attitude towards all religions. • Spread of Buddhism in China • Golden Age of foreign relations with other countries.  • Japan, Korea, Persia

  8. Tang Government Organization

  9. Tang Dynasty, 618-907 C.E. • New technologies: • Printing --> moveable print  • Porcelain • Gunpowder • Mechanical clocks • More cosmopolitan culture. • Reestablished the safety of the Silk Road. • Tea comes into China from Southeast Asia. 

  10. Empress Wu Zetian, 624-705 • The only female Empress in China’s history who ruled alone.  • Searched for outstanding individuals to attract to her court. • Construction of new irrigation systems. • Buddhism was the favored statereligion. • Financed the building of many Buddhist temples.

  11. Foot-Binding in Tang China • Broken toes by 3 years of age. • Size 5 ½ shoe on the right

  12. Foot-Binding in Tang China Mothers bound their daughters’ feet.

  13. The Results of Foot-Binding

  14. It was a dynasty of prosperity and education. • Literature, science, technology, art, and poetry flourished.

  15. The Sung (Song) Dynasty 960-1279 CE • Technology continued to advance. • They created manufactured goods to export to other areas of the world. • The Arts flourished. • A combination of Buddhism and Confucianism were added to the civil service exams. (This was called Neo – Confucianism .) A scholar-official

  16. Confucius says:Peace and social order come by acting “right” in all of our relationships. • “Those above should be kind to those below.” Ruler Father Older Sibling Husband Friend Subject Son Younger Sibling Wife Friend • “Those below should Respect and Obey those above.”

  17. Buddha Says:

  18. Rice Cultivation Began Under the Song

  19. Agriculture

  20. Cities Southern Gate of Chang’an

  21. Art and Writing Poet Li Bo Poet Du Fu

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