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AP World History Strayer Chapter 8 Vocabulary Flashcards

Unit Three Part Three

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14026820732Sui Dynasty*Definition:* Short dynasty between Han and Tang. *Significance:* Built Grand Canal, strengthened government, and introduced Buddhism to China.0
14026820733Tang Dynasty*Definition:* Dynasty often referred to as "China's Golden Age". (618 CE - 907 CE) *Significance:* China expands to Vietnam, Imperial examination perfected. New technologies (paper money, gunpowder, junks, etc...) through silk road.1
14026820734Song Dynasty*Definition:* (960 CE - 1279 CE) Started by Tai Zu. *Significance:* Million people there. Foot binding, magnetic compass, navy, and traded with India and Persia.2
14026820737Foot Binding*Definition:* Practice in Chinese society to mutilate women's feet to make them smaller. *Significance:* It was associated with images of female beauty and eroticism.3
14026820738Tribute System*Definition:* Chinese method of dealing with foreign lands and people that assumed subordination of all non-chinese authorities. They required all foreigners wanting access to China to pay tribute. *Significance:* System the attempted to regulate their relationships with Northern Nomads.4
14026820743Bushido*Definition:* "Way of the Warrior". *Significance:* A distinct set of values for Samurais.5

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