The Asian World
Their are 3 dynasties that restored peace to China between the periods of chaos and disorder they are the Sui, Tang, and Song. The Sui dynasty is known for unifying china under one empor. Sui Yangdi was the second ruler of the dynasty. He was a cruel ruler and used force, labor. The Tang dynasty was restored by civil service exams for government positions. Empor Tang Xuanzans and other Tang rulers were unable to prevent plotting and corruption in the government. Tang rulers hired Uighurs to put down rebellions but continued unrest led to the fall of the dynasty in 907. In 960 the Song dynasty came to power. The Song ruled during a period fo economic prosperity and cultural achievement. The Song government weakened the power of large landholders and helped poor peasants get their own land. But during the Tang dynasty they economy was still based on agriculture but technological advances led to the development of steel and gunpowder and woodblock printing was developed.