Lecture : Sui and Tang Dynasty
Document Summary
Used buddhism, taoism, and confucianism to gain support for his dynasty. Have the foundation of what becomes known as the civil service exam. Choose bc it was the capital of the han. Ensured all appointments in the bureaucracy are based on merit not who the person is. Sui wendi literary emperor of the sui - founder. Chinese and turkic descent (same nomadic groups that occupy central asia) Curtailed power of the great landed families related to nationwide test that you can take, depending on how well you do, determines your placement in the bureaucracy. Gave central govt power to appoint all officials. Serve in army for a few years, then be given a piece of land. Rebuilt sections of the great wall that had been damaged during the period unrest between the sui han dynasty. Rebuilt old canals to link chang an with the yellow river. Build second capital in the east, luoyang.
