World Civilizations I - Chinese Dynasties – 581 Through 1279

World Civilizations I

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be one (1) single-spaced page in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

What major changes in political structures, social and economic life, occurred during each of the following?

The Sui dynasty

The Tang dynasty

The Song dynasty

Your essay will be evaluated based on the following scale.

Introduction 5 points

Body paragraphs

Content:

Sui dynasty 20 points

Tang dynasty 20 points

Song dynasty 20 points

Organization, Coherence, Good Language 25 points

Conclusion 5 points

References 5 points

Chinese Dynasties – 581 Through 1279

The dynasties during the years 581 through 1279 had a significant impact on the history of China. The Sui Dynasty was established in China in 581 after four centuries of internal strife and war. Unified under Yang Jian, the capital was established in Chang’an and the impact was felt throughout all of China. The new emperor established a unifying ideology through Buddhism and Daoism and established monasteries and allowed monks to be part of the political system. The emperor also established a centralized administrative system, abolishing the privileges of the rule of noble families and introducing an imperial system that allowed for the appointment of civil servants. This innovative system was to be used by subsequent Chinese dynasties for the next 1,300 years.

Yang Jian was also a visionary and began the building of the Grand Canal, which links the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The project was continued by his son, Sui Yangdi. This amazing feat greatly impacted the trade routes within China, opening up provinces and allowing the...