World History I Module 11

Duke of Tang; minister for Yangdi; took over empire after assassination of Yangdi; 1st Tang ruler.

One of the founders of the Tang Empire and its second emperor (r. 626-649). He led the expansion of the empire into Central Asia.

Another name for Li Shimin. He reconquered the northern and western land that China had sine the decline of the Han Dynasty. He started the achievements of the Tang Dynasty.

(618-907 CE) The Chinese dynasty that was much like the Han, who used Confucianism. This dynasty had the equal-field system, a bureaucracy based on merit, and a Confucian education system.

Became Empress in 690. She assumed the title herself- the only woman in China to do so.

the last Tang emperor

(960-1279 CE) The Chinese dynasty that placed much more emphasis on civil administration, industry, education, and arts other than military.

A general term for a class of prosperous families, sometimes including but often ranked below the rural aristocrats.

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage

A multistoried Chinese tower, usually associated with a Buddhist temple, having a multiplicity of projecting eaves.

one of the most popular poets of the Tang era, famous for his commentary on Chinese social life

Mongol khanate founded by Genghis Khan's grandson Batu. It was based in southern Russia and quickly adopted both the Turkic language and Islam.

one of several separate territories into which Genghis Khan's empire was split, each under the rule of one of his sons

Treeless plains, especially the high, flat expanses of northern Eurasia, which usually have little rain and are covered with coarse grass. They are good lands for nomads and their herds. Good for breeding horses: essential to Mongol military.

A Mongolian general and emperor of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries, known for his military leadership and great cruelty. He conquered vast portions of northern China and southwestern Asia.