Song dynasty p.1-3 Flashcards
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Who was Wu Zetian?
She was the only female emperor in China’s history.
What dynasty she ruled and how many years?
She ruled the Tang Dynasty as empress (655-690), and then as emperor for 15 years.
How was her empire during her long reign totaling 50 years of ruling?
The empire was relatively stable, peaceful, powerful,and prosperous.
When did the Tang dynasty collapsed?
In AD 907 and so no emperor was able to rule the dynasty efficiently.
What happened after the collapse of the Tang dynasty?
There was a short-lived Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms that lasted only for 50 years.
When was Song Dynasty established?
It was established in AD960
For how long did the Song Dynasty lasted for?
It lasted for about 300 years.
What are the names of the two periods that the Song was divided into?
The Northern Song Dynasty from AD960 to 1126 and The Southern Song Dynasty from AD 1127 to 1279.
How was the Song Dynasty empire?
The empire was smaller than the Tang dynasty but was still strong,also a golden age of China
Who founded the Song Dynasty?
It was founded by Zhou Kuangyin,later known as Emperor Taizu of Song.
What was the capital city of Northern Song Dynasty?
It was Bianjeng and now it is Kaifeng.
What was the capital city of the Southern Song Dynasty?
It was Lin ‘ an and now Hangzhou.
Who was the first emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty?
Emperor Taizu of Song
Who were the enemies of the Song Dynasty?
The Khitan Tribe, Tangut Tribe, and the Jurchen Tribe.
Who was the last emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty?
Emperor Qinzong of Song.
Who were Khitan Tribe?
They established the Great Liao.
Tangut Tribe
Their empire was called West Xia Empire and they lived in the north western part of China.
The Jurchen Tribe
They established a dynasty called “Jin” in AD 1127, they conquered the Northern Song Dynasty and captured the emperor of the Northern Song and his father. Then, held them as hostages.
