Sui Dynasty- 581-618
- Wendi declared himself the first ruler of the Sui Dynasty
- Only lasted through 2 emperors from 581 to 618
- Wendi united North and South China
- Restored a strong central government
- Under the Tang and Song, China had a prolonged golden age. They were the richest and the most powerful
- Sui greatest accomplishment was completing the Grand Canal
- Grand Canal connected the Huang He River and the Chiang Jiang
- It was a vital route for trade
- People turned against Sui when many died while digging the Canal and rebuilding the wall