Things to Know from Schirokauer's A Brief History, ch. 5

Schirokauer's A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilization, ch. 5
Reading Questions/Things to Know

1. According to Schirokauer, what is the significance of the Tang dynasty outside of China?

2. How does Schirokauer characterize the Tang in terms of religion and philosophy?

3. Compare and contrast the presentation of the Tang poets, Li Bo and Du Fu, in Schirokauer's text with that found in Sources of Chinese Tradition.

4. What was the "equal-field" system of land distribution?

5. Describe the An Lushan rebellion, and its role in the decline and fall of the Tang.