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Nov 17, 627
Tang Taizong
He was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Brought time of peace and prosperity to China. He built the dynasty's capital at Chang'an. He was a Confucian ruler who ruled somewhat based on his subjects. -
Nov 19, 657
Defeat of the Turks
The Tang Dynasty's only major threat were the Turks. The defeat of the Turks gave the Tang Dynasty able to grow without a fear of attack. They were brought down under emperor Tang Gao Zong. -
Nov 19, 755
An-Shi Rebellion
It was lead by An Lushan and Shi Siming in an effort to bring down Yang Guozhong. During the rebellion took both Luoyang and Chang'an. -
Nov 19, 1119
Song Jian
The leader of a group of bandits who were quickly taken down by the the Chinese court. Based on these events the tale of the "Outlaws of the Marsh" is written. -
Nov 19, 1125
Jin Dynasty
The Jurchen ruler Wanyan Aguda, starts the Jin Dynasty and takes control of the northern part of China. Later makes peace treaty with Southern Song Dynasty. -
Nov 19, 1127
Southern Song Dynasty
The Song dynasty re-establishes further down after the invasion of JIn forces under Emperor Gaozong. The empire is constantly atacked by the Jin dynasty, so the Southern Song Dynasty is forced to paying the Jin Dynasty tribute so that it will no longer attack it. -
Nov 19, 1279
The Fall
After taking down the Jin empire, the Mongols attack the Southern Song empire, capture Hangzhou, the capital, and bring an end to the Song Dynasty. -
Buddhist Persecutions
The emperor persecuted Buddhists since he thought them to be disruptive to the Confucian thought in place. He destroyed more 40,00 temples and shrines of many religions. -
Huang Chao Rebellion
Led by Huang Chao who started the rebellion due to the poor economic situation in China. The rebellion weakened the Tang Dyansty since many towns were struck by it, especially Chang'an, the capital. -
Song Taizu
He founded the Song dynasty and became its first emperor. Took control of much of China though his military power. He used a centralized government in which he also military under close supervision. -
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Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was a powerful dynasty in China. It had a centralized government with a bureaucarcy based on a merit sysytem. It was a prosperous society because it created and maintained roads, and created the equal-field system which prevented some social problems. The dynasty's decline came due to poor rulers and other internal problems. -
Period: to Nov 19, 1279
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty did not become a very powerful state, however it was very prosperous. It was divided between the northern and the southern Song Dynasties. It brought great developments in technology and culture.
