5+Dyn

1. The northern part of the realm was continually ravaged by warfare. 2. Buddhism was heavily persecuted 3. The time of the five dynasties and the ten empires was affected by wars, uprisings, and governmental disorder. 4. No emperor lasted very long. 5. Characterized by anarchy and national disunity, the period is one of the bleakest in Chinese history. 6. During this time the practice of binding womans feet began. 7. Buddhism experienced a sharp decline during this period.

Map of Five Dynasties ^ []