Lesson 1-2 Chapter 17 Imperial China

The general and emperor who founded the Sui Dynasty

• Empress Wu

• Wendi

• Yang

• Atilla the Hun

The trade route that had a major impact on the Chinese economy

The Emperor who oversaw the building of the Grand Canal

• Empress Wu

• Wendi

• Yangdi

• Atilla the Hun

The only woman in Chinese history to rule an empire on her own

• Empress Wu

• Wendi

• Yangdi

• Atilla the Hun

Under the Tang Dynasty, rulers carried out many ___________.

• building projects

• military improvements

• religious reforms

• trade missions

The religion of China bringing together Confucianism and Buddhism in a new way.

a fine clay that is baked at high temperatures and is turned into hand painted pots and bowls.

• porcelain

• calligraphy

• silk

• ceramics

During the Tang era, irrigation improved, leading to new crops that could grow in poor soil. These new crops included ________.

In addition to paper money, coins of _________ were added to Chinese currency.

The Capital city of the Tang and Song Dynasties

• Changan

• Du Fu

• Being

• Shanghai