Tang Dynasty
Accomplishments
-achieved the peak of civilization and became the center of trade
-The study of medicine: diabetes
-complex chemicals: gun powder and AC
-Law and Math
-Dynasty lasted from 618-907 AD
-Li Yuan: known for Taiyuan Gong
-chancellor for the Sui dynasty who rose in rebellion
-Li Shimin
-powerful ruler good at both military strategy and Chinese calligraphy
-Li Zhi
-considered a weak ruler because he was assisted by Empress Wu Zetian for most of his reign
Before Tang
-Sui dynasty ruled from the years 581-618
-it was the last dynasty before the tang
-it went into chaos due to the tyranny of Emperor Yang
Fall of the Tang
-difficult for people to make a living
-people began to rebel
-Huang Chao led an army of 100,000 soldiers
-Huang Chao declared himself emperor
-Rebellion lasted for a decade (875-884 AD)
-rebellion was defeated by Tang, they never really recovered
Weaponry
-Song arose after the tang fell in 906
-soldiers were drafted from the families of landowners, peasants and court officials below the 6th rank
-people had to provide their own, clothing, weapons, and food
-began at age 21 and served until 60
-fu system replaced the mercenary system in 749
-The tang used a fu system of military which was very effective
-3 categories of men
-upper fu
-middle fu
-lower fu
-it abandoned agriculture
-loss of Ag=loss of economic prowess
-military similar to the USA
-used flanks
-soldiers were rated on athletic ability
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