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Trade in the Tang Dynasty | The Story of China | PBS LearningMedia

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Learn about China's great practical achievement, the Grand Canal in this clip from The Story of China. Started during the Sui Dynasty and expanded by successive dynasties, the Grand Canal connected the northern and southern regions. It allowed inland navigation and an elaborate internal exchange of goods.

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it took 5 million men to build the first section

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Trade in the Tang Dynasty | Story of China - Background Essay

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Trade in the Tang Dynasty | Story of China - Background Essay

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The Grand Canal connected north and south China. It was created in the Sui Dynasty and expanded by successive dynasties. The canal made it possible to bring supplies from the south to support the army and the government in the north. The construction of the waterway came at a high human cost, and hastened the fall of the short-lived Sui dynasty. The Sui dynasty was followed by the Tang dynasty. The Grand Canal helped goods circulate in China. It contributed enormously to the prosperity of the Tang dynasty. Tang China was also involved in international trade. The Silk Road was an important overland trading route. Trade was also conducted by sea. The high demand and large scale production of Chinese goods brought merchants from Africa, the Middle East, India, and rest of Asia to the great Tang port city of Guangzhou.

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What do we import the most?
What do we export the most?

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What country did we import from the least in 2018?
What country did we import from the most in 2018?

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a)	How was the Grand Canal key to the economic rise of China?

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a)	How was the Grand Canal key to the economic rise of China?

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Why is it important to have relationships with others?

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b)	Compare the maritime sea routes with the Silk Roads. What did each contribute to the Chinese economy?

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b)	Compare the maritime sea routes with the Silk Roads. What did each contribute to the Chinese economy?

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c)	How did China’s production of tea and silk make it a global trading power?

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c)	How did China’s production of tea and silk make it a global trading power?

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d)	What does the host Michael Wood mean when he says, “China is a giant engine of growth?” Is this still true today? Why or why not?

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d)	What does the host Michael Wood mean when he says, “China is a giant engine of growth?” Is this still true today? Why or why not?

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Being more connected to friends, family, partners and others can clear your head and boost your mood. ... Whether they're friends, family members, partners, mentors, colleagues or people you're just getting to know, working on your relationships can be great for your mental health.