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Nov 17, 604
Yang Jian
Yang Jian- Wendi Yang Jian came to power from the north after seizing the power from his son in law and proclaimed himself emperor. He successfully came into power with the support of neighbouring nomadic military commanders becase he confirmed their titles and show little interest in favoring Conducian scholar. During his time he attacked the Chen kingdom and gained control of the South. he died at 604. -
Nov 17, 605
Luo Yang
Luo Yang First built in 605, Luo Yang was the new capital city that was established under the rule of Yangdi of Sui. Due to the emperor fondness of luxury, the new capital drained a lot of the country's resources. A lot of laborers were put to work to create a forest by digging up trees from nearby hills to and moving them back to be replanted in the city. The building of this city was one of the main factors that caused many to dislike Yangdi -
Nov 18, 607
The Grand Canal
Grand Canal The Grand Canal was a splendid project led by Emperor Yangdi of the Sui Dynasty. The Grand Canal served as connection between the northern part of the empire to the southern part of the empire. The Grand Canal streches 1,000 miles and the project began in 607-610. Through this construction, it helps enhance the communication within the empire. -
Nov 18, 626
Tang Taizong
Tang Taizong Son of Li Yuan, Tang Taizong came to power at 626. His time in power was described as prosperous and everyone was healthy. He made Tang China flourished economically and military. During his rule he adopted new military, taxation and land system and place great emphasis in using civil exams to select skillful officials. -
Nov 18, 713
Xuanzong
XuanzongDuring his early in reign during the Tang Dynasty, Xuanzong had strong interest in politics and economic reforms. His times were described as the peak of the Tang power. After he began his relationship with his concubine Yang Gui Fei, he was besotted by her. He allowed her to gain power in court, which causes him to neglect state affairs. This later on caused economic distressed, chronic military weakness, and rebellion by nomadic origins. After Yang Gui Fei was executed, he lived in grief. -
Nov 18, 1167
Southern Song Dynasty
Southern Song Dynasty After the Jin overthrew the Liao Dynasty, the Song fled south. They were able to established a rump state called Southern Song Dynasty. The dynasty was considered to be a "weak" dynasty because its attempts to make peace with invaders. The Southern Song and the Jin was seperated by the Yellow River and the Dasanguan Pass. After establishment of the Yuan Dynasty by the Mongols, the Southern Song Dynasty fell after a massive attack. -
Sui Dynasty
Sui Dynasty The Sui Dynasty was a short lived dynasty that only ruled from 581- 618. After seizing the throne from his son in law, who was the ruler of Zhou Empire, Yang Jian proclaimed himself emperor and established the Sui Dynasty. It was able to reunified north and the south of China. Through this communication between the two areas were enhanced. The decline of the dynasty began when Yangdi came into power. His flashy lifestyle and inhability to win war against Korea. -
Yangdi
YangdiYangdi came to power after murdering his own father, Yang Jian. Eventhough he was able to drove back nomadic invaders in the north and building the great canal from the north to south, his excessive lifestyle had caused him to die. His expedition against Korea (612-614) failed horribly and caused many to be displeased with him. Revolt soon broke out and the regional governors gained more power. This led China into times of madness and he was soon assassinated by his own minister in 618. -
Tang Dynasty
Li Yuan established the Tang Dynasty. The dynasty expanded the Chinese empire greatly and it became larger than the Hans. Their boarders extended into present day Afghanistan, west of Tibet, and the Red River Valley. During the time of the Tang Dynasty, works within imperial bureaucracy was very important. The rulers revived Confucian ideology and used civil examination. Through civil examination qualified officials would be found to govern the vast empire. -
Ministry of Rite
Established during the time of the Tang Dynasty, the purpose of Ministry of Rite were to administrate examination to students who would later on become officials. During the time of the Tang, great emphasis was placed on education; therefore the Tang found the needs to established such ministry. The ministry lasted until the last Chinese imperial household was destroyed in 1911. -
Empress Wu
Empress Wu
During the time 690-705, Empress Wu became the second women in history who attempted to control the throne. She was described as a strong ruler and tried to establish a new dynasty under her rule. As a devoted Buddhist, Empress Wu tried to make Buddhism as an official state religion. She sponsored many paintings and large constructions projects like the Buddhist shrines, monasteries, statues, and etc. -
Chang'an
Chang'an Li Yuan renamed Daxing to Chang’an and made it the new capital for the Tang Dynasty. Since Chang’an is the capital city, the imperial household was established there and large staff were used in order to run it. Princes and other dignitaries were also living in Chang’an. The city was big and had two large market places. During this time the capital city was compared to Constantinople. -
Song Dynasty
Song Dynasty Song Dynasty came to power after Zhao Kuangyin proclaimed himself emperor. The Song ruled China for three centuies. The failure to defeat the Liao dynasty became the threat that caused the decline of the Song. The Liao dynasty forced them to sign many unfair treaties that would caused them to pay heavy tribute. -
Yang Gui Fei
Yang Gui Fei Yang Gui Fei was born in 719 and became the the royal concubine of Xuanzong. She exercised her to benefit her family members. Because of her beauty, she was able to become Xuanzong favorite. Her greed for power had caused many to be displeased by her, which later on contributed to her death. -
Footbinding
Footbinding
Footbinding was a Chinese tradition that began during the 10th century. It was only practiced among women and restricted them from becoming capable. By binding their feet, it became harder for women to move, therefore women played less role in society and became housewives. -
Liao Dynasty
Liao Dynasty Founded in 907 by the Khitan of Manchuria,the Liao Dynasty defeated the Song in 1004. They were made the Song signed the Shanyuan Treaty. to collect heavy tribute from them. Through the tribute they collected from the Song, the Liao advanced politically and econimically. The Liao declined after the attack by the Jin Dynasty in 1125 when the Song broke off the treaties. -
Emperor Wuzong
Emperor Wuzong Emperor Wuzong reign from 840-846. After Buddhism began to gain popularity in China, it became a threat. During the time of Emperor Wuzong, persecution against Buddhism began. Many Buddhist shrines and monasteries were destroyed and the monks and nuns were forced to return to the civilian lifestyle. -
Chinese Junks
Chinese Junk The first junks were built during the Song dynasty, which was between 960-1270. During this time period, the junks were considered to be the BEST ships in the world. It had watertight bulkheads, sternpost rudders, oars, sails, compasses, bamboo fenders, and gunpowder. The ships enabled the merchant to become a dominant force in Asian seas. Large junks are using 150 meters and 492 feet long. -
Li Yuan
Li YuanFormerly the Duke of Tang, Li Yuan came to power after his rebelled against the Sui Dynasty in 618. Even though as a loyal supporter to the Sui Dynasty, Yangdi had brought China into a state of insanity and after being convinced by his son, he led a rebellion. After the assassination of Yangdi, Li Yuan fought against others in order to unite China under one rule. During his time he lower down taxes and laid the foundation for the Golden Age of Tang. -
Period: to Nov 18, 1167
Reunification and Renaissance in Chinese Civilization
