“Tang Dynasty”Group 4 Presentation for Araling Panlipunan

99-Roentgen

TANG DYNASTY

It is one of the most glorious dynasties in China.

The dynasty lasted from 618 to 907 C.E.

Chang’an (capital).

Birth of Tango After the downfall of the Sui

Dynasty due to the presence of rebellions against the government, Li Yuan, a noble general, declared himself as the emperor of the new dynasty, Tang, as Emperor Gaozu.

However, his term was cut short by his own son, Li Shihmin who forced him to step down after murdering his own two brothers. Li Shihmin became known as Emperor Taizong. In his rule, the Golden Age began.

“Golden Age”

•It started during Emperor Taizong’s reign. The dynasty became glorious as the economy flourished. There was a massive change on agriculture and the development of Literature, Arts, and Technology.

“Events during the Golden Age”Reviving of the Civil Service Examination System

Buddhism became the main religionEstablishing of the first schools and universities

Literature, Economy, and Technology experienced big changes:

- Tu Fu (China’s greatest Poet) - Li Po (China’s greatest Poetress)Expansion of Trade and Area

Contributions of Tang Dynasty

WOODBLOCK PRINTING

DIAMOND SUTRA

PEKING GAZETTE

3 DOCTRINES

GUNPOWDER

Fall of Tang•Due to the corruption of the government officials, rebellion sparked during the mid 800s. This impacted greatly to the dynasty as the economy worsens.•By the early 900s, Emperor Ai Di, the last emperor of the Tang Dynasty abdicated his position and Zhou Quanzong emerges as the new emperor and created a new dynasty: Liang.

THANK YOU FOR

WATCHING