Imperial China

You have just finished learning about the ancient Chinese dynasties of Shang, Zhou, Han, and Qin. Now we are moving on to imperial China! There are three main dynasties you will be learning about today: Sui, Tang, Song. Now, lets dive into imperial China and learn about these three great dynasties! 

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Your job is to answer a series of question that are related to the topic. You will use the links given to answer the questions. You must write the question and answer in your notebook. 

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Go to the following website and answer questions about the Sui dynasty:  https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/sui_dynasty.php

1. Who was the leader of the Sui dynasty?

2. How did he become the leader?

3. What changes were made during the Sui dynasty?

4. Why was the Sui dynasty overthrown?

5. What were two accomplishments of the Sui dynasty?

Go to the following website and answer the questions about the Tang dynasty: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/tang_dynasty.php

1. What inventions were made during this time?

2. What was the national religion of the Tang dynasty?

3. How were government officials selected?

Go to the following website and answer the questions about Empress Wu: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/empress_wu_zetian.php

1. What dynasty did Empress Wu rule?

2. How did she become an empress?

3. How did she maintain power in China?

4. Why was she able to keep power?

Go to the following website and answer the questions about the Song dynasty: https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/song_dynasty.php

1. What technological advancements were made during this time?

2. What inventions were made during this time?

3. What became popular during this time that is still very popular today?

4. How did the Song dynasty end?

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When you are finished, raise your hand and I will come over to check your notebook for completion. 

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Will you be able to tell me any similarities between the dynasties you've previously learned about and the dynasties you learned about today?

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