Answer the following questions on your own paper.

1. How would you describe the period between the collapse of the Han empire and the rise of Tang empire?
2. What makes the Tang empire standout during this time period?
   1. Major Leaders
   2. Major Cultural Changes
   3. Influences
3. Why does Chang’an become the capitol? How does this “shape” the empire?
4. Describe what followed the Tang empire?
5. What makes the Yuan empire standout during this time period?
   1. Major Leaders
   2. Major Cultural Changes
   3. External Influences
6. Why does Guangdong (Guangzhou) and Canton region become populated during these time periods?
7. Explain the Pax Mongolica.