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The Song Dynasty, ruling from 960 to 1279, is notable for its major inventions like the moveable type printing press, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass, as well as advancements in arts and agriculture. It split into Northern and Southern Song, with the Northern Song falling to the Jin people, leading to the establishment of the Southern Song. Ultimately, the dynasty was overthrown by the Mongols, marking the beginning of the Yuan dynasty.

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The Song Dynasty, ruling from 960 to 1279, is notable for its major inventions like the moveable type printing press, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass, as well as advancements in arts and agriculture. It split into Northern and Southern Song, with the Northern Song falling to the Jin people, leading to the establishment of the Southern Song. Ultimately, the dynasty was overthrown by the Mongols, marking the beginning of the Yuan dynasty.

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SONG DYNASTY

The Song Dynasty is an ancient Chinese dynasty that


ruled China from the year 960-1279, founded by Emperor
Taizu. It split into two periods: Northern and Southern
Song. Northern Song was founded by General Zhao
Kuangyin (Emperor Taizu’s former name) and the dynasty
unified China. Most of the Song dynasty’s major
inventions were made during this period. Examples are
the moveable type printing press, gunpowder, and the
magnetic compass. They also used paper currency. The
arts thrived, like poetry, painting, and literature. Rice
became a staple crop, and tea became popular under
Emperor Huizong’s leadership. They developed porcelain
tea bowls and became popular. Weak military led to the
Northern Song’s fall to the Jin people. It lasted until 1127.
The remaining Song people fled south, starting the
Southern Song. Marco Polo visited China at this time, too.
The Song paid tribute to the Jin but later allied with the
Mongols to defeat the Jin. Unfortunately, the Mongols
turned against the Song under Kublai Khan’s leadership
and started the Yuan dynasty in 1279.
A GREAT ANCIENT CHINESE DYNASTY
Nutrition Facts
About 15 servings per container
Serving Size: 1.5 cup

Calories 140

Accomplishments: 100%

Failures: 40%

Rulers: 85%

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Overall: 75%

Character Traits of
Emperors

1. Smart - intelligent and


quick learner

2. Efficient - achieving
maximum productivity with
minimum wasted
effort/expenses

3. Foresightful - can anticipate


future events and plan
accordingly (mostly w/ the
economy & people they
might battle)

4. Benevolent - kind and


generous
960 1041 1044 1088 1127

Start Moveable Type Gunpowder Magnetic Compass Southern Song

The start of the Song Bi Sheng invented the First known formula for First description of the The Song dynasty lost
Dynasty. moveable type printing gunpowder. magnetic compass. control of its northern
press. half in the Jin-Song
wars.

1200 1271 1279

Unification of the Mongols Marco Polo End

Genghis Khan unites the Marco Polo begins his The Song dynasty gets
Mongol tribes under his travel to China. taken over by the
leadership, preparing to Mongols.
take over the Song
dynasty.

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