2. Two Great Dynasties in China
During the Tang (618907) and Song (960-1279)
dynasties, China becomes
the richest, powerful, and
most advanced country in
the world.
3. 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.
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6. The Tang Dynasty World
View:
west along the Silk Road
The Song Dynasty World
View:
looks east towards the sea
17. Golden Age of Art
wealth, education, and
urban culture = artistic
achievement
18. Golden Age of Art
wealth, education, and
urban culture = artistic
achievement
great poetry
Li Bo and Du Fu
19. Golden Age of Art
wealth, education, and
urban culture = artistic
achievement
great poetry
Li Bo and Du Fu
Three-color ware was one
of the greatest
contributions of the Tang
Dynasty
20. Golden Age of Art
wealth, education, and
urban culture = artistic
achievement
great poetry
Li Bo and Du Fu
Three-color ware was one
of the greatest
contributions of the Tang
Dynasty.
Many figurines,
predominantly horses and
camels, were produced.
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22. Most of these pieces have been found in the more
affluent tombs of the Tang period
23. The Tang and Song Dynasties Compared
Tang Only
Expanded the
empire,
had a female
ruler,
adopted
Buddhism
Both
Prospered
through trade,
improved
agriculture,
created great
art and
literature
Song Only
Ruled smaller
empire,
developed into
great sea power,
created paper
money and
movable type