Several kingdoms and empires arise in East Asia, helping to spread Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as trade, technology, and culture.
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Section 1: Tang and Song China Section 2: The Mongol Conquests Section 3: The Mongol Empire Section 4: Feudal Powers in Japan Section 5: Kingdoms of Southeast Asia and Korea
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Section 1: Tang and Song China
During the Tang and Song dynasties, China experiences an era of prosperity and technological innovation.
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Section 1: Tang and Song China
The Tang Dynasty Expands China
Brief Reign of the Sui Dynasty •Dynasty, established by Wendi, lasts from 581 to 618 Sui •accomplishment: completing Grand Canal, which expands trade Main •labor, high taxes lead to revolt; Sui emperor assassinated, 618 Forced
Tang Rulers Create a Powerful Empire • Tang Dynasty (618 to 907) begun by brilliant emperorTang Taizong •Wu Zhao—only woman in China to assume title of emperor •rulers expand and unify empire, strengthen government Tang
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ContinuedThe Tang Dynasty Expands China
Scholar-Officials •rulers revive civil service examination system Tang • Theoretically, exams open to all men, even commoners