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What economic practice allowed merchants to deposit money in one location and withdraw it elsewhere?
What economic practice allowed merchants to deposit money in one location and withdraw it elsewhere?
What was the primary concern of Confucianism regarding women's roles in society?
What was the primary concern of Confucianism regarding women's roles in society?
Which class in China's social hierarchy was considered unproductive?
Which class in China's social hierarchy was considered unproductive?
Which factor contributed most to the urbanization of China during its history?
Which factor contributed most to the urbanization of China during its history?
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What practice was mainly associated with the upper-class women in China?
What practice was mainly associated with the upper-class women in China?
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What system required foreigners to acknowledge Chinese superiority to trade?
What system required foreigners to acknowledge Chinese superiority to trade?
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What behavior did foreign merchants have to perform to show respect to the Chinese emperor?
What behavior did foreign merchants have to perform to show respect to the Chinese emperor?
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What was a key characteristic of the scholar-gentry class in China's social hierarchy?
What was a key characteristic of the scholar-gentry class in China's social hierarchy?
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What was primarily the role of lower-class women in China during this period?
What was primarily the role of lower-class women in China during this period?
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How did Chinese civilization perceive itself compared to its neighbors?
How did Chinese civilization perceive itself compared to its neighbors?
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What was the purpose of the Mandate of Heaven in the Song Dynasty?
What was the purpose of the Mandate of Heaven in the Song Dynasty?
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Which factor contributed to social mobility during the Song Dynasty?
Which factor contributed to social mobility during the Song Dynasty?
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What did Confucianism emphasize in terms of societal relationships?
What did Confucianism emphasize in terms of societal relationships?
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What was a significant agricultural innovation during the Song Dynasty?
What was a significant agricultural innovation during the Song Dynasty?
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Which technological innovation was NOT developed during the Song Dynasty?
Which technological innovation was NOT developed during the Song Dynasty?
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Which of the following describes the cultural tradition that sought balance with nature?
Which of the following describes the cultural tradition that sought balance with nature?
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During the Song Dynasty, what was a significant impact of the Grand Canal?
During the Song Dynasty, what was a significant impact of the Grand Canal?
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What was Neo-Confucianism during the Song Dynasty?
What was Neo-Confucianism during the Song Dynasty?
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What were the characteristics of artisans' products during the Song Dynasty?
What were the characteristics of artisans' products during the Song Dynasty?
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Which of these was an important advancement in navigation technology during the Song Dynasty?
Which of these was an important advancement in navigation technology during the Song Dynasty?
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Study Notes
East Asian Developments: Song Dynasty
- Successful Dynasties: Song Dynasty (1200) represents a successful 3000-year dynasty tradition.
- Major Cities: Hangzhou and Guangzhou were prominent, situated near rivers leading to the South China Sea.
- Mandate of Heaven: Governments held power based on the Mandate of Heaven, a belief suggesting that legitimate rule is granted by divine authority. Misrule, however, could lead to the withdrawal of this right, justifying rebellions.
- Bureaucracy and Civil Service Exam: A powerful bureaucracy of scholar-gentry assisted the emperor; civilians were deemed inherently safer rulers than militarists. The civil service exam system, open to all, afforded social mobility.
- Confucianism: Confucianism dominated Chinese thought, emphasizing ethical behavior and harmony. Relationships were defined by hierarchy with superior roles carrying respect and benevolence obligations, while inferiors reciprocated with obedience. Filial piety, the respect for family members, mirrored expected respect for the government.
- Daoism: Daoism emphasized withdrawing into nature to achieve balance. Contrastingly, it's complementary opposite to Confucianism.
- Buddhism: Buddhist traditions, especially Zen Buddhism, influenced China and blended with Daoism.
- Neo-Confucianism: Neo-Confucianism sought to reconcile Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism; it stressed ethics and human nature.
- Agricultural Innovations: Champa rice, a drought-resistant rice from Vietnam, doubled China's population (60 million to 120 million).
- Technological Advancements: Woodblock printing, movable type, improved iron/steel production, ship design (junk ships), gunpowder, the compass, and the stern-mounted rudder spurred innovation in diverse fields.
- Expanding Trade Networks: The Grand Canal facilitated transport, the Silk Road was protected, and new financial instruments (paper money, promissory notes) boosted the economy.
- Social Hierarchy: The Song Dynasty's social hierarchy was typically rural, shifting towards urban centers. Key classes included emperors/empresses, scholar-gentry, aristocracy, peasants/artisans, and merchants.
- Women's Rights: Women experienced limited rights in the Song Dynasty, remaining subservient and largely under male control. Upper-class women might enjoy basic property rights, though foot binding practices were customary in affluent circles.
- China as a Central Civilization: China viewed itself as the cultural and political center of the world, attracting foreign influence through tributary systems.
- Tributary System: Foreigners wishing to trade with China had to recognize the superiority of Chinese civilization, paying tribute and acknowledging the Emperor through kowtowing.
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Explore the remarkable achievements of the Song Dynasty, which marked a successful 3000-year tradition in East Asian history. This quiz covers major cities, the Mandate of Heaven, the bureaucracy of the scholar-gentry, and the influential role of Confucianism in shaping societal values.
