CLS107: The Well-field System is a State-Owned Land System (Aristocratic Land Ownership) in Ancient: Introduction to Chinese History Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Answer Each Question

1. The well-field system is a state-owned land system (aristocratic land ownership) in ancient Chinese society. It originated from the Shang Dynasty and matured in the Western Zhou Dynasty.

The minefield system was an important economic measure to stabilize the feudal system of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and even affected the political rise and fall of the Zhou Dynasty. Combining what you have learned in the course, describe the content and characteristics of the minefield system, and explain how it affected the political rise and fall of the Zhou Dynasty.

2. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty, he created the “Heyday of Kaiyuan”. However, the “Anshi Rebellion” that occurred in the later period marked the beginning of the decline of the Tang Dynasty. Try to use the knowledge learned to analyze and evaluate the historical merits and demerits of Tang Xuanzong.