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AP World History: Tang and Song Flashcards

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7857389492Chang'ancapital of Tang Dynasty; population of 2 million; larger than any other city in the world at the time0
7857389493Ministry of Ritesadministered examinations to students from Chinese government schools or those recommended by distinguished scholars1
7857389497Empress WuTang ruler 690-705 in china, supported Buddhism establishments; tried to elevate Buddhism to a state religion, had multistory statues of Buddha created2
7857389498WuzongChinese emperor of Tang dynasty who openly persecuted Buddhism by destroying monasteries in 840s; reduced influence of Chinese Buddhism in favor of confucian ideology3
7857389504Zhu Ximost prominent of neo confucian scholars during the Song dynasty in China; stressed importance of applying philosophy principles to everyday life and action4
7857389505Neo confuciansrevived ancient Confucian teachings in song era China; great impact on the dynasties that followed; open to some Buddhist influences5
7857389512Grand canalBuilt in 7th century during reign of yangdi during sui dynasty; designed to link the original centers of chinese civilization on north china plain with the yangtze river basin to the south; nearly 1200 miles long6
7857389513JunksChinese ships equipped with watertight and bulkheads, sternpost rudders, compasses, bamboo fenders, dominant force in asian seas east of the malayan peninsula7
7857389514Flying moneyChinese credit instrument that provided credit vouchers to merchants to be redeemed at the end of the voyage; reduced danger of robbery; early form of currency8
7857389515FootbindingPractice in Chinese society of multi acting women's feet in order to make them smaller; produced pain and restricted movement; made it easier to confine women to the household9
7857389516Li BoMost famous poet of the Tang era; blended images of the mundane world with philosophical musings10
7857389517MeritocracyGet the best job based on your merit (how you did on the exam)11

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