During the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties in China: 1) The Sui Dynasty reunified China in 589 and completed the Grand Canal connecting northern and southern China. 2) The Tang Dynasty expanded China's territory during its rule from 618 to 907. 3) The Song Dynasty faced threats from nomads in the north and saw a population doubling and agricultural and economic prosperity during its rule from 960 to 1279, including growth in cities, industry, and trade.

1. China Sui, Tang, Song dynasties Special Thanks to Traci Langworthy Jamestown, NY

2. China: Reunification & Renaissance Recall Political Developments: Sui Dynasty (589-618) Reunification Completion of Grand Canal connecting northern & southern China Tang Dynasty (618-907) – expansion

3. China during the Tang & Song Dynasties

4. Song Dynasty (960-1279) Founded by Song Taizu Threat of nomads to north Confucian Civil Service System Reintroduced during Sui Dynasty; expanded in Tang & Song era, especially Exams based on Confucian classics Jinshi= highest title Neo-Confucianism

5. Economic Revolution Population doubled during Song era Agricultural prosperity New variety of rice New cash crops – e.g. tea, sugar Dikes, reservoirs, & dams Water pumps

6. Terraced rice paddies in southern China

7. Economic Revolution Cont. Commercial growth Internal trade, facilitated by canals & paper $ Overseas maritime trade facilitated by magnetic compass & junks Growth in industry Esp. silk fabric, porcelain & paper Water powered mills & bellows Iron & steel

8. Urbanization (growth of cities) E.g. Kaifeng & Hangzhou

9. Other Technological Achievements Gunpowder Mechanical clock Moveable type (printing) “Thunderbolt ball”

10. Social Developments Growth of scholar-elite Declining status of women Increasing legal restrictions Demand in cities for domestic servants & concubines Foot binding

11. Ideal woman’s foot = 3” long!

12. Cultural Developments Women poets as exception Landscape painting