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Name
Date
CHAPTER
12
GUIDED READING
Tang and Song China
Section 1
A. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section, take notes
to answer the questions about how the Tang and Song dynasties transformed China.
What impact did the Tang and Song dynasties have on the following areas of Chinese society?
1. Transportation
expanded network of
_______ and _________
begun by Sui Dynasty.
4. Agriculture
improved the cultivation of
_________.
2. Government
strengthened central
___________, revived and
expanded _________
service.
5. Science/Technology
developed __________
type, ____________ and
magnetic ___________.
3. Foreign trade
encouraged extensive
overland foreign trade and
expanded sea trade.
colonies, resulted in the
introduction of new religions.
6. Art
___________ work of artist,
produced great poetry and
painting.
7. Old Aristocratic Families
power began to fade
8. Gentry
created this elite upper class
whose status was based on
education and position in
civil service, not land
ownership.
9. Women
Status declined, especially
among upper classes in
cities. Introduced custom of
foot binding.
B. Clarifying On the back of this paper, identify Tang Taizong and Wu Zhao.
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What changes did the two dynasties bring about for the following groups?
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Name
CHAPTER
19
Date
GUIDED READING
Section 2
China Limits
European Contacts
A. Analyzing Causes and Recognizing Effects As you read this section, take
notes to answer questions about the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The rulers of the Ming Dynasty drive out the Mongols and bring peace and prosperity to China.
1. How did Hongwu bring stability to China?
reformed agriculture, restored civil
service and Confucian moral standards
3. Why was only the government allowed to
conduct foreign trade?
to keep the influence of outsiders to a
minimum
2. What were some of his agricultural reforms?
increased rice production, improved
irrigation, introduced fish farming and
commercial crops
4. How did foreign trade affect Ming China?
led to smuggling, increase in
commerce and manufacturing,
introduction of Christianity and
European inventions.
5. How did Manchu rulers gain the respect of
the Chinese people?
6. How were traditional styles reflected in
Chinese culture?
by preserving Chinese traditions and
Confucian beliefs and restoring
prosperity and safety.
Art reflected technical skills, rather
than creativity. Plays depicted
Chinese history and heroes.
7. What restrictions did the Manchus place on
foreign trade?
8. Why did the Chinese accept the Dutch and
reject the British as trading partners?
restricted trading to special ports and
demanded tribute and "kowtow" rituals.
The Dutch followed Chinese rules
while the British refused to "kowtow"
B. Evaluating Judgments On the back of this paper, write a brief paragraph
explaining what was so remarkable about the voyages of Zheng He.
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The Manchus invade China and begin the Qing Dynasty.