Curtis, Walters
AC160365
HS150.3.2 World Civilization
Assignment 6_06
February 21, 2017
HS150.3.2 World Civilization
The Dynasties of China produced many examples of how the past can dictate the future. Ideas at that time have become familiar in today’s society. And these Dynasties grew to be very different from the ones that were before.
During the Sui dynasty, there were some changes. A new system was created – six Ministries with Three Departments. The Departments - Zhongshu Sheng, Menxia Sheng, and Shangshu Sheng - were like the branches of Government. The Ministries were governed by Shangshu Sheng. Li4 Bu would become what we know today as human resources. Hu Bu was in charge of finances and resources. Li3 Bu dealt conduct. Bing Bu was compared to the US military. Xing Bu was in charge of the court system and enforcement of laws. Gong Bu managed transportation, farmland cultivation, and water conservation. Agricultural became increasingly important in yielding crops. The industry made some notable advances in shipbuilding reaching new levels. Meanwhile, Luoyang developed policies, such as equal parcels of fields and tax moderation. This distributed the farmland equally and moderated the tax rates while increasing the fiscal revenue. A lot of social cultural and social changes took place. …show more content…
Public projects, like the construction of the Grand Canal, were undertaken. The Canal was built to make commerce stronger between the north and south. Buddhism became a significant influence. In a lot of ways, Buddhism was responsible for the culture in China during the Sui dynasty.
The Tang dynasty arose from the chaos that preceded the Sui Dynasty. Tang capitalized on what Sui had built. New legal codes were created; which were used by the Chinese dynasties, While governments kept records, it became practical to create documents and contracts. The Tang created a system that is known today as the civil service system. Examinations were given, to test the candidate’s knowledge in various subjects.
The Tang continued the Silk Road, allowing new commerce and trading. trading took place in the Middle East, India, Persia, and Central Asia the Tang developed new fashion ideas and the process of smithing silver. … the Islamic world purchased Chinese goods such as silks, lacquerwares, and porcelain wares. Sea trading influenced the economy. the Chinese could be seen in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, into Persia, Mesopotamia up to the Euphrates River in Arabia, Egypt, Aksum, and Somalia in the Horn of Africa. The Tang era created a lot of-of cultural differences, Outdoor activities, hunting, cockfighting, archery, and tug of war, were enjoyed. Officials would get vacation time for, wedding or visiting parents. Tang Dynasty; was known as a ‘golden age’ for Chinese art and literature. Written were short-stories, encyclopedias, descriptions, and the histories of previous dynasties. Finally, 50 years later the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty rose to dominance. The civil service system was to ensure that the most qualified person was selected for government positions. It became the only means of obtaining government employment. The civil service examination process led to more jobs, since having a relative or relatives in government positions no longer guaranteed a person would reach that level. Song China became a robust and exceptional economy of its time. Trade brought gains in overseas trading and strengthening domestic trade
AC160365
HS150.3.2 World Civilization
Assignment 6_06
February 21, 2017
HS150.3.2 World Civilization
The Dynasties of China produced many examples of how the past can dictate the future. Ideas at that time have become familiar in today’s society. And these Dynasties grew to be very different from the ones that were before.
During the Sui dynasty, there were some changes. A new system was created – six Ministries with Three Departments. The Departments - Zhongshu Sheng, Menxia Sheng, and Shangshu Sheng - were like the branches of Government. The Ministries were governed by Shangshu Sheng. Li4 Bu would become what we know today as human resources. Hu Bu was in charge of finances and resources. Li3 Bu dealt conduct. Bing Bu was compared to the US military. Xing Bu was in charge of the court system and enforcement of laws. Gong Bu managed transportation, farmland cultivation, and water conservation. Agricultural became increasingly important in yielding crops. The industry made some notable advances in shipbuilding reaching new levels. Meanwhile, Luoyang developed policies, such as equal parcels of fields and tax moderation. This distributed the farmland equally and moderated the tax rates while increasing the fiscal revenue. A lot of social cultural and social changes took place. …show more content…
Public projects, like the construction of the Grand Canal, were undertaken. The Canal was built to make commerce stronger between the north and south. Buddhism became a significant influence. In a lot of ways, Buddhism was responsible for the culture in China during the Sui dynasty.
The Tang dynasty arose from the chaos that preceded the Sui Dynasty. Tang capitalized on what Sui had built. New legal codes were created; which were used by the Chinese dynasties, While governments kept records, it became practical to create documents and contracts. The Tang created a system that is known today as the civil service system. Examinations were given, to test the candidate’s knowledge in various subjects.
The Tang continued the Silk Road, allowing new commerce and trading. trading took place in the Middle East, India, Persia, and Central Asia the Tang developed new fashion ideas and the process of smithing silver. … the Islamic world purchased Chinese goods such as silks, lacquerwares, and porcelain wares. Sea trading influenced the economy. the Chinese could be seen in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, into Persia, Mesopotamia up to the Euphrates River in Arabia, Egypt, Aksum, and Somalia in the Horn of Africa. The Tang era created a lot of-of cultural differences, Outdoor activities, hunting, cockfighting, archery, and tug of war, were enjoyed. Officials would get vacation time for, wedding or visiting parents. Tang Dynasty; was known as a ‘golden age’ for Chinese art and literature. Written were short-stories, encyclopedias, descriptions, and the histories of previous dynasties. Finally, 50 years later the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty rose to dominance. The civil service system was to ensure that the most qualified person was selected for government positions. It became the only means of obtaining government employment. The civil service examination process led to more jobs, since having a relative or relatives in government positions no longer guaranteed a person would reach that level. Song China became a robust and exceptional economy of its time. Trade brought gains in overseas trading and strengthening domestic trade