Buddhism - A major world religion & philosophy; cycle of suffering & rebirth; nirvana enlightenment, Tang Dynasty - A period in Chinese history, renowned for its strong military, Reunited China, , Song Dynasty - Culturally rich, economically vibrant, and innovative Golden Age in Chinese history, known for its advancements in science, art, and governance, Confucianism - Belief system; personal ethics & morals; philosophy, Gunpowder - Chinese invention; powdery mixture used in gunnery or for blasting, Porcelain - Very hard, white ceramic dishes, Woodblock Printing - Books made faster; reusing carved blocks and ink, Agricultural Developments - Famine resistant rice; leads to food surplus, Yangtze River - Longest river in China, N. China, Yellow River - Helps irrigate crops, S. China; birthplace of Chinese Culture, Grand Canal - connected 2 Chinese rivers, communication & transport goods from north to south, Ming Dynasty - Great Wall, Forbidden City, Isolationism - Avoiding contact with other countries, Great Wall of China - Built to keep out nomadic invaders; 13,171 miles long, Forbidden City - Palace Complex; Built for Emperors in Beijing, Zheng He - Chinese explorer, 7 voyages; admiral & diplomat, Empress Wu - The only female monarch to rule China in her own right in its over 2,000-year imperial history (during Tang Dynasty),

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