5 Steps to a 5 AP World History, 2014-2015 Edition

KEY IDEA

116 i

CHAPTER

12 The Expansion of China

IN THIS CHAPTER

Summary: The political disorder following the collapse of the Han dynasty

was reversed by the establishment of centralized government under the Sui

dynasty (589–618). The brief period of Sui rule was followed by the power-

ful Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279) dynasties. Although the era of the

Tang was characterized by trade and agricultural expansion, that of the

Song produced signifi cant technological advances. At the same time, the

Song emphasized Chinese tradition, including the patriarchal family and

Confucian teachings.

Key Terms

abacus* kowtow*

bakufu* Neo-Confucianism*

bushi* samurai*

bushido* scholar-gentry*

celadon seppuku

daimyo* serf*

fl ying money Shinto*

footbinding* shogun*

Gempei Wars shogunate*

Grand Canal tea ceremony*

junks* tribute*