China Dynasties

How did the growth of the Han empire foster (support) growth of markets? Name 2 ways: 1. Consistent measurements of _______________ and _______________. Measured grains the same throughout _______________. 2. Common currency: _______________ introduced by _______________.

• 1. Consistent measurements of weights and measures. Measured grains the same throughout the empire. 2. Common currency: coins introduced by the government.

• 1. Development of new trade routes and expansion of the silk road. 2. Introduction of paper money by local merchants.

• 1. Establishment of new agricultural techniques and tools. 2. Barter system introduced by the local farmers.

• 1. Creation of new marketplaces in rural areas. 2. Use of gold bars as currency by the nobility.

What communication advancements are associated with the Han dynasty? Invented a _______________ and ______________________. Both helped keep _______________.

• communication advancements associated with the Han dynasty include the invention of paper and the development of the postal system. Both helped keep communication efficient.

• communication advancements associated with the Han dynasty include the invention of the compass and the development of the abacus. Both helped keep navigation accurate.

• communication advancements associated with the Han dynasty include the invention of silk and the development of the Great Wall. Both helped keep trade secure.

• communication advancements associated with the Han dynasty include the invention of gunpowder and the development of fireworks. Both helped keep celebrations vibrant.

Trade routes connecting Africa, Europe, and Asia fostered the spread of technology and major world religions by:

• facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas among different cultures.

• isolating regions from each other, preventing cultural exchange.

• restricting the movement of people and goods across continents.

• promoting only local trade and discouraging long-distance interactions.

Trade routes also helped to spread _______________ and ______________________. For example important inventions like _______________ and ______________________ also moved along these _______________.

• Trade routes helped to spread goods and ideas. Important inventions like the wheel and the compass also moved along these routes.

• Trade routes helped to spread diseases and cultures. Important inventions like the plow and the printing press also moved along these routes.

• Trade routes helped to spread languages and religions. Important inventions like the steam engine and the telescope also moved along these routes.

• Trade routes helped to spread animals and plants. Important inventions like the airplane and the telephone also moved along these routes.

Song Dynasty Achievements: Economic - introduced the official use of _______________ (made ____________ more _______________).

• official use of paper money (made trade more efficient).

• official use of coins (made trade more cumbersome).

• official use of barter system (made trade more complex).

• official use of gold (made trade more expensive).

Song Dynasty Achievements: Technological - Portable ___________________ (could be used on ships), Discovered ___________________.

• Portable technology that could be used on ships and discoveries made during the Song Dynasty.

• Portable compass and gunpowder

• Portable printing press and paper money

• Portable abacus and mechanical clock

Song Dynasty Achievements: Cultural - found new ways to make ___________________ and crafted lovely ___________________ and ___________________.

Determine which dynasty is associated with which event. Write H for Han, SU for Sui, T for Tang, or SO for Song. 1. The official use of paper money was introduced.

• SO

• H

• SU

• T

Determine which dynasty is associated with which event. Write H for Han, SU for Sui, T for Tang, or SO for Song. 2. Woodblock printing was invented.

• T

• H

• SU

• SO

Determine which dynasty is associated with which event. Write H for Han, SU for Sui, T for Tang, or SO for Song. 3. A monk named Xuanzang brought hundreds of Buddhist texts to China.

• T

• H

• SU

• SO