... the money economy 4. Increased transportation system 5. Strengthened military 6. Subdued barbarians 7. Brought Chinese influence to outlying lands 8. Expanded foreign trade C. Empress Wu Chinas's only empress (660-705) 1. Proclaimed a new dynasty, the Zhou 2. Strong ruler, suppressed dissidents 3. Patron of Buddhism, proclaiming the coming of the buddha maitreya who will bring utopia D. Society and Culture 1. Discoveries in math, astrology, medicine 2. Increased varieties in foods ... ...

• Word Count: 284
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School