Ch. 8.1: China Reunites

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What led to the popularity of Buddhism in China?

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People wanted to escape suffering.

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What was true of the civil service examinations during the Tang and Song dynasties?

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The exams favored the rich.

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Under the Tang dynasty, rulers carried out many

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military improvements

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Many people became Buddhists in China during the 100s because they wanted to seek peace and avoid suffering during a difficult, violent time.

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they wanted to seek peace and avoid suffering during a difficult, violent time

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A canal linking northern and southern China improved during the Sui dynasty

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Grand Canal

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The idea of ​ _________________ (enlightenment) attracted many Chinese seeking spiritual fulfillment

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nirvana

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The only woman in Chinese history to rule China on her own was Empress _______

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Wu

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In 581, a Chinese general named _____________ declared himself emperor of China and established the Sui dynasty.

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Wendi