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    did the Tang and Song dynasties create a Golden Age in China? By Destinee Her The Tang and Song dynasties in China existed between 618 to 1279 CE. Throughout this period, there were many developments in art, poetry, and technology. China was highly influential all around the world. It became known as the Golden Age of China. With advances in technology and ideas that could improve the everyday life, a unified government, and a strong economic system, the Tang and Song dynasties became the Golden

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    What most do not know or appreciate is the fact that such visit occurred in one of China's golden ages in a period known as the Song dynasty. The Song dynasty last for over three centuries from 960 to approximately 1279 and was characterized by a vibrant and prosperous economy which was accompanied by a rich cultural life. The prosperity enjoyed during the Song dynasty transcended various aspects of Chinese society. In agriculture techniques were developed that greatly improved the output of food

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    I think that the Song Dynasty was the best dynasty because they had invented so many things like, gun powder, fireworks, movable, and more. They had the best leader and his name was Zhao Kuangyin, who didn’t give up and he was really friendly.The people of the Song Dynasty put out fireworks to scare away the mongols. My leader defeated all the other dynasties and he ruled all of China. My dynasty lasted about 300 years and that’s a lot. The inventions had a good purpose and it was very great. They

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    from China. However, it might be astonishing to some that this has been occurring for thousands of years. From porcelain to thrown bombs, the Tang and Song dynasties of ancient China melded to make an impressive golden age with countless achievements. Though the citizens do not, many of such achievements live on in our time. The Tang and Song dynasties both created important innovations that are still essential today. To explain, the Tang had great advancements in areas such as trade, religion, politics

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    The Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties of China each offer numerous examples of how the past can influence the future. Ideas that were new at the time have become common-place in today’s world. And these Dynasties evolved to be very different from the ones that had come before. Under the Sui dynasty, there were a number of significant changes. First, a new political system was established – the Three Departments and Six Ministries. The Departments - Zhongshu Sheng, Menxia Sheng, and Shangshu Sheng -

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    another 50 years before China would find some sort of stability again. The Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) was crucial in providing China with some of its most important technological advances in its history. Mechanical engineering has had a long and storied tradition in China. Su Song, a Song Dynasty engineer, is said to have admitted that he and his colleagues were expanding upon the work of previous Chinese inventors. The Song Dynasty was able to improve moveable type printing which helped to strengthen

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    In the Dynastic cycle, the Song and Han Dynasties of ancient China showed similar periods of prosperity. They had many similarities and differences during their ruling. The dynasties always ruled with an athortain type of government because one man ruled by himself and gave little power to the council and/or government officials. Moreover, the Han and song dynasty shows many similarities and differences during the period of prosperity. First of all, there were 4 similarities that stood out. One

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    authoritarian government system. They would have what they call Dynasties. Dynasties were families that were given the right to rule China for as long as they wish. That is of course if they could meet the needs of the Mandate of Heaven. The Mandate of Heaven is basically a task that a dynasty is given while ruling China. If the country of China is not satisfied with their work, they shall be dethroned as a dynasty as a whole. The dynasties have all been in a repeating circle. There are 4 stages of this

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    The Tang and Song Dynasty ruled China from 618 AD to 1279 AD. The Abbasid ruled the Muslim world from 750 to 1258 CE. The dynasties were both successful in conquering and ruling much land and many people. They made advancements in everyday life for those under their rule, some of which are still impacting our world today. The Tang and Song Dynasty and the Abbasid Dynasty are similar politically yet different socially and economically. The Abbasid Dynasty and the Chinese Dynasty are similar politically

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    collapse of the Han Dynasty in 220, China declined into an elongated term of division. China was divided and in a time of war, with a lack of leadership. It was only in the Sui Dynasty (589-618) reunited North and South China as one. The Tang (618-906) and Song (960 - 1279) Dynasties that followed created the “Golden Ages of China”. Although the Tang and Song Dynasties existed in a similar time and had a similar economy, there are also many differences between the influential dynasties such as certain

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