
China 7.2, Tang & Song Inventions
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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.
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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
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Multiple Choice
The Tang and Song dynasties are known as the
end of Chinese Civilization.
Dynastic Cycle.
Golden Age of China.
a and c
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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.
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Open Ended
Question: Why is it important to grow a lot of food when you have a large population?
*Answer in a complete sentence.
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Multiple Select
What do we use porcelain for today?
Cups & Plates
Netflix watching
toilets
sinks
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Open Ended
What are some modern uses for paper? How is it used in our everyday lives?
*Answer must be in a complete sentence.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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