Table of Contents
- 1 Who believed good government led by wise rulers would create a peaceful society?
- 2 Which belief system focused on good behavior and serving the government?
- 3 Who led the Sui Dynasty?
- 4 Who was the Tang poet and civil servant who wrote about the suffering of the common people?
- 5 What did the Tang dynasty believe in?
Who believed good government led by wise rulers would create a peaceful society?
SS Chapter 12 St. Cyril
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Confucius | believed good government led by wise rulers would creat a peaceful society |
| Zheng He | a voyager during the Ming dynasty |
| Koryo | the leaders of Korea |
| census | a count of the number of people |
Which belief system focused on good behavior and serving the government?
The state also adopted Confucianism, using Confucian scholars as officials of the government, who in turn expected exemplary ethical behavior from their rulers.
Why was the Tang dynasty a good time to be a farmer?
– The Tang brought peace to the countryside and gave farmers more land. Farmers improved irrigation, could produce more crops, and found ways to improve the rice crop. Farmers also began to grow tea. With more food available, the Chinese population increased.
Who led the Sui Dynasty?
Wendi
The Sui Dynasty consisted, then, of only two emperors: Wendi (aka Wen or Wen-ti), who reigned 581-601 CE, and his son Yangdi (aka Yang Guang or Yang-ti) who reigned from 604 to 618 CE.
Who was the Tang poet and civil servant who wrote about the suffering of the common people?
Chapter 12 Section 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was the poet and civil servant who wrote about the suffering of the common people? | Duo Fu |
| What did the chinese discover they could use to heat things and make steel? | Coal |
| What was the earliest known book printed with moveable type called? | Diamond Sutra |
What did Emperor Wu Di focused his government on?
Confucianism remains one of the most influential philosophies in China. During the Han Dynasty, emperor Wu Di (reigned 141–87 B.C.E.) made Confucianism the official state ideology. During this time, Confucius schools were established to teach Confucian ethics.
What did the Tang dynasty believe in?
Taoism was the official religion of the Tang; it is a native Chinese religious and philosophical tradition, based on the writings of Laozi. Taoism was combined with ancient Chinese folk religions, medical practices, Buddhism, and martial arts to create a complex and syncretic spirituality.