The document summarizes political and cultural developments in Inner and Eastern Asia between 400-1200 CE. It describes the rise and fall of the Sui and Tang Empires in China, followed by division and the emergence of the Song Empire in the south. It also discusses the Liao and Jin states that separated China from Central Asia after the Tang. Additionally, it outlines the influence of China on surrounding regions like Korea, Japan, and Vietnam through cultural diffusion of Confucianism, Buddhism, technology, and administrative practices during this period.

1. I. Inner and Eastern Asia 400 – 1200 C.E.

2. The Sui and Tang Empires 581 – 755 C.E.

3. Sui Empire

5. Grand Canal

6. A. The Tang Empire 618 – 907 C.E.

7. Tang Empire

15. B. Rivals for Power in Inner Asia and China 600-907

17. Uigur Script

22. Wu Zhao

24. II. The Emergence of East Asia To 1200 C.E.

28. III. The Song Empire 960 To 1129 C.E.

30. Song Empire

32. Recreation of Su Song’s Clock

34. Sternpost Rudder I have no idea who this chick is.

36. Chinese Cannon

40. Earliest Printed Book

45. Bound Feet

46. III. New Kingdoms in East China

49. Korean Buddhist Woodblock

54. Heian Temple

56. Kamakura Warrior