6-1 Discussion The Effect of Innovation Sharing in Reemerging Empires

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A new innovation that contributed to the re-emergence of imperialized rule in China through the Song Dynasty (960- 1279), was seen agriculturally through increased productivity and harvest which led to increased trade and urbanization. To increase agriculture production, oxen and water buffaloes were used consistently with iron plows to work the land in preparation for crops.[1] Compost and animal manure was used within the soil to add nutrients and increase the soils fertility. [2] The use of multiple types of water irrigation systems, including human and animal pumps and waterwheels that allowed for agriculture cultivation in challenging environments. The innovative use of agricultural techniques that allowed increased productivity, greatly increased the economy of China.[3]A great deal of the Eastern Hemisphere's trade and productivity was impacted by the agricultural innovations used by the Song and Tang Dynasty during the period of 600 to 1300 CE. The increase in agriculture production and trade of goods led to an increase in population, development of urbanization, and the introduction of a market economy. During the Song Dynasty China was known as the most urbanized region in the world, due to the significant impact of agriculture.[4] [1] Jerry H. Bentley, Herbert F. Ziegler, and Heather Streets-Salter,Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective onthe Past, 6th ed. (New York: Mc-Graw Hill Education, 2015), 272, SNHU e-book. [2] Jerry H. Bentley, Herbert F. Ziegler, and Heather Streets-Salter,Traditions & Encounters: AGlobal Perspective on the Past, 6th ed. (New York: Mc-Graw Hill Education, 2015), 272,SNHU e-book. [3] Jerry H. Bentley, Herbert F. Ziegler, and Heather Streets-Salter,Traditions & Encounters: AGlobal Perspective on the Past, 6th ed. (New York: Mc-Graw Hill Education, 2015), 272,SNHU e-book. [4] Jerry H. Bentley, Herbert F. Ziegler, and Heather Streets-Salter,Traditions & Encounters: AGlobal Perspective on the Past, 6th ed. (New York: Mc-Graw Hill Education, 2015), 272,SNHU e-book
6-1 Discussion: The Effect of Innovation Sharing in Reemerging Empires One good example of the effects of innovation sharing, would be the Silk Road. The Silk Road enabled travel and trade from China down to Egypt and everywhere in between. Goods such as fabrics, like silk, food, pottery, tools, and military equipment; slaves were also traded and traveled along the Silk Road. Besides goods and people, the Silk Road was also incorporated into the spread of religion. Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam saw a rise in practice after the Silk Road route was created. Major, John. (2020). Silk Road - Spreading Ideas and Innovations. [Asia Society]. Retrievedfromhttps://asiasociety.org/education/silk-road. Retrieved on September 29, 2020 An example of an innovation that contributed to the re-emergence of a centralized government was the construction of the grand canal by the Sui Dynasty. The Sui dynasty didn’t last for longer than 30 years, but Yang Jian's construction of the grand canal served as the principal conduit for internal trade until the 20century. The canal itself is considered on the world's largest waterworks projects in modern times and it facilitated trade between northern and southern China. The canal made it easier to transport large quantities of food and the introduction of this artificial waterway allowed northern residents in China to be able to purchase supplies, like rice and food crops, that was in abundance in the Yangzi River valley. The artificial waterways traveled from Hangzhou in the south to what is now modern-day Beijing in the north and united China by integrating economies of both northern and southern China. By integrating both economies it made it easier for the following Tang and Song Dynasty’s to further centralize the Chinese government..
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