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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. …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