Tang-Song China and Neighbors

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2 Questions / Cues Notes What was the Tang dynasty? Tang dynasty: 618–907. China became powerful and wealthy. Why was Tang/Song China called a “golden age”? Growth in art, poetry, education, science, and technology. What happened after the Tang dynasty? China became divided, but the Song dynasty reunified much of China. What was Neo-Confucianism? A revival of Confucian ideas that also included ideas from Buddhism and Daoism. How did China’s population change? China had a large and growing population, especially during the Song. What happened to cities? Cities grew larger. Hangzhou had over 1 million people. Why was Hangzhou important? It had markets, restaurants, schools, clubs, and many businesses. What new technology developed? Gunpowder, printing, paper money, and improved weapons. How did trade change? Paper money and letters of credit made trade easier and increased commercialization. What was life like for women? Patriarchy increased. Elite women had fewer freedoms, and practices like foot binding became common. What was the economy like? Agriculture and manufacturing grew. China produced silk, porcelain, iron, and other goods. Summary The Tang and Song dynasties were a major...