Option D: "Golden Age or Just Good PR?" ( 600 words)
During the Tang and Song dynasties, China experienced great inventions, global connections, and cultural flourishing. What made this era so impactful—and for whom? What does a "Golden Age" mean in your community or culture? Who decides what counts as one? Who gets left out?
part # 2 ( 200 words)
Design a "Chinese Invention Starter Pack" meme that includes 3 inventions and their impact on everyday life today.
The following cc videos are optional, but provide a good look at the Golden Age. You can toggle on cc and adjust the speed for these videos. Think about why it is important to learn about these Golden Ages and why something is called "golden." Who was significant and why? What caused things, and what were the consequences? Always ask, why should we care?
The following two embedded New Frontier videos on the Golden Age of China are an excellent way to get an Asian perspective on Asian history. We often get European interpretations, which, as we know, can introduce different biases or miscommunication. While bias always exists, an Asian perspective provides the opportunity for Asian scholarship to shine.