China and the World Network

This lesson looks at China's role as the dominant economic force in the world during the later Post-Classical period. Don't forget to hit the Like and Subscribe videos to make sure you receive notifications about upcoming Literature, Grammar, Reading, Writing, and World History lessons from MrBrayman.Info. Below is the outline of the slides used in the lesson: China and the World Network Part Three of a Six-Part Series on East Asia in the Post-Classical Period Reopening of the Silk Roads Became hard to use after the fall of Han and Rome (220CE and 476CE) Tang conquests in the west opened the plains and pacified the Turkic groups Connections to Buddhist and Muslim territories Muslims valued trade (Muhammad was a merchant) Chinese Sailing Technology Junks, arguably the best ships of their day Sternpost rudders Compasses Rockets Watertight compartments Access to Korea, Japan, Indochina, island network of Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean The Grand Canal Canals in China go back to the 5th Century BC Sui Emperor Yangdi started the Grand Canal as a way to reopen and connect older canal networks Project began in 604CE Enhanced China's market economy and improved military and political connections The Wealth of China Silks Spices from Southern China and Indochina Technology Woods—raw and carved Art more generally A Growing Money Economy First use of paper money in human history during the Tang Dynasty Flying Money—more like a check than cash Improved exchanges—safety, speed, convenience—led to increased market exchanges The World's Leading Economy Europe, India, and the Middle East desired Chinese luxury goods Biggest population in the world 10% urban—wasn't common until late 1800s Leader in STEM Extends into Period IV of World History "Rise of China" in our day is inaccurate Lesson Completed