China 7.2, Tang & Song Inventions

China - Tang & Song

China's Golden Age of Discovery and Creativity

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The Big Idea

The Tang and Song dynasties were periods of economic, cultural, and technological accomplishments.

Main Ideas

• Advances in agriculture let to increased trade and population growth.

• The Golden Age is the best time in the history of a country.

• The Tang and Song dynasties produced fine art(s) and inventions.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of a dynasty?

• A dynasty is a TV channel.

• A dynasty is a soccer team in England.

• A dynasty is a family that stays in control for a long time.

• None of these

Multiple Choice

The Tang and Song dynasties are known as the

• end of Chinese Civilization.

• Dynastic Cycle.

• Golden Age of China.

• a and c

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason China's population grew between the Tang and Song dynasties?

• During this time, China's borders swelled, bringing more and more foreign people into China.

• The Tang warriors were fierce and conquered many neighbors, forcing them to join China.

• Agricultural advances and more farm land made food more plentiful.

• Advances in medicine and education helped to create a healthier environment.

Open Ended

Question: Why is it important to grow a lot of food when you have a large population?

*Answer in a complete sentence.

Multiple Select

What do we use porcelain for today?

• Cups & Plates

• Netflix watching

• toilets

• sinks

Open Ended

What are some modern uses for paper? How is it used in our everyday lives?

*Answer must be in a complete sentence.

Multiple Choice

The three inventions listed below all contributed most to what outcome?

• paper

• woodblock printing

• movable type

• the spread of learning

• improved travel and exploration

• a new dynasty in power

• the rise of social classes

Multiple Choice

How did the compass help people navigate at sea?

• It helped ships stay watertight.

• It helped to move ships through the water.

• It helped to increase sailing speed.

• It helped sailors figure out directions.

Multiple Choice

What instrument, invented during the Tang dynasty, revolutionized travel by using the earth's magnetic field to indicate direction?

• the compass

• the lateen sail

• GPS app

• the magnetic battery

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the Chinese ORIGINALLY used gunpowder?

• as a means of energy to power barges and other ships

• as a construction tool to blast away sections of mountains

• for fireworks used in celebrations

• for high explosives used in warfare against their enemies

The End!

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