The document discusses post-classical India and China, specifically the Tang and Song dynasties in China. It compares these dynasties to previous ones like the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties to determine how much of a break they represented from the past. It touches on politics, religion, economics, society, ideology, expansion, and influence on surrounding regions for both India and China during this era.

1. Post-Classical India and China How far did Tang and Song China represent a break from the past? AP World History Richard Smart Oakland Mills High School

2. Mr Smart’s Feedback… I like… Discussions Communication Writing Ambition Technology I would like to improve… Confidence Stress levels Sense of context

3. Making Connections… Do you remember the… Harappan Civilization? Mauryan Empire? Gupta Empire? What about the… Shang dynasty? Zhou dynasty? Qin dynasty? Han dynasty?

4. Are we ignoring India? Politics Delhi Sultanate Regional Kingdoms Religion Islam Hinduism Economics and Society Urbanization Trade networks Social and Cultural continuity, political disunity.

5. Chinese Ideology Tang Confucianism Buddhism Buddhist Persecution Song Neoconfucianism Patriarchy Intensified Continuities Civil Service exams Language

6. Chinese Expansion Tang Conquest of Central Asia Great Wall Song Nomadic Threat Khitan Jurchen Yangtze River Valley

7. Chinese Influence on SE Asia Japan Bureaucracy Buddhism Feudalism Bushi Samurai Korea Buddhism Education Silla Vietnam Trade Education Independence