Rulers of this dynasty include Zhongzong [JONG-zong], who was deposed by and also succeeded his mother, as well as Xuanzong [SHUAN-zong (the s and h sounds occur at the same time- if you can't do this, just ignore it)], who abolished the death penalty.
Rulers of this dynasty include Zhongzong [JONG-zong], who was deposed by and also succeeded his mother, as well as Xuanzong [SHUAN-zong (the s and h sounds occur at the same time- if you can't do this, just ignore it)], who abolished the death penalty. This dynasty was interrupted by the reign of Empress Wu Zetian [WOO zuh TEE-AN], who founded the short-lived Later Zhou Dynasty. Regarded by historians as a high point in Chinese civilization, this dynasty was influenced by the new technologies, rare luxuries, and cultural practices distributed through the Silk Road. The reigning empire's prosperity rose until the An Shi Rebellion brought about the short-lived Yan Dynasty. FTP, name this dynasty that was followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, lasting from 618 to 907 AD.
Rulers of this dynasty include Zhongzong [JONG-zong], who was deposed by and also succeeded his mother, as well as Xuanzong [SHUAN-zong (the s and h sounds occur at the same time- if you can't do this, just ignore it)], who abolished the death penalty.
{Tang} Dynasty