Tang, Song, Japan, Mongols

Mongolian-Manchurian grassland; extensive grassland without trees

• steppe

• archipelago

• typhoon

• tsunami

(627- 649) He reconquered the northern and western land that China had since the decline of the Han Dynasty. He started the achievements of the Tang Dynasty.

• Marco Polo

• Prince Shotoku

• Tang Taizong

• Empress Wu Zhao

Rose to power after the death of Emperor Tang Taizong, and declared herself empress in 690

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Empress Wu Zhao

• Marco Polo

blocks of metal or wood, each bearing a single character, that can be arranged to make up a page for printing

• movable type

• compass

• wheelbarrow

• astrolabe

The short dynasty between the Han and the Tang; built the Grand Canal, strengthened the government, and introduced Buddhism to China

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

Built in 7th century during reign of Yangdi during Sui dynasty; designed to link the original centers of Chinese civilization on the north China plain with the Yangtze river basin to the south; nearly 1200 miles long.

• Silk Road

• Grand Canal

• Great Wall of China

dynasty often referred to as China's Golden age that reigned during 618 - 907 AD; China expands from Vietnam to Manchuria

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

Empire in southern China (1127-1279) while the Jin people controlled the north. Distinguished for its advances in technology, medicine, astronomy, and mathematics.

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.

• Silk Road

• Pony Express

• Grand Canal

a group of people tracing descent from a common ancestor

• kami

• Shinto

• clan