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What major change did the Tang dynasty implement to support farming improvements?
What major change did the Tang dynasty implement to support farming improvements?
Which rice variety introduced during the Song dynasty was beneficial due to its disease resistance?
Which rice variety introduced during the Song dynasty was beneficial due to its disease resistance?
What was a significant technological advancement in the production of steel during the medieval period in China?
What was a significant technological advancement in the production of steel during the medieval period in China?
Who invented movable type printing, which used individual pieces for each character?
Who invented movable type printing, which used individual pieces for each character?
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What was a recognized theme in Tang dynasty poetry?
What was a recognized theme in Tang dynasty poetry?
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What artistic approach characterized landscape paintings during the Song dynasty?
What artistic approach characterized landscape paintings during the Song dynasty?
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What innovation did Chinese ships perfect during the Song dynasty?
What innovation did Chinese ships perfect during the Song dynasty?
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What role did trade play during the Tang and Song eras in relation to agriculture?
What role did trade play during the Tang and Song eras in relation to agriculture?
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Study Notes
Economic Growth
- The fall of the Han dynasty significantly hindered economic growth in China.
- The Tang dynasty oversaw a recovery.
- Farming advancements:
- Farmers benefited from increased land grants from Tang rulers.
- Improved irrigation methods were developed.
- Agricultural advancements during the Song dynasty:
- Introduction of Champa rice (Vietnam) was vital; it thrived in poor soil, yielded more rice per acre, and was resistant to disease.
- Trade expansion:
- New agricultural technologies (e.g., iron plows, water wheels) led to more food availability, fueling increased trade.
- Population growth followed.
- The Silk Road facilitated trade between China and western regions.
- Tang rulers constructed roads and waterways, improving transportation.
- China traded valuable goods like silk, tea, steel, paper, and porcelain.
Technological Advances
- Coal replaced wood as the primary fuel in furnaces.
- This shift drove the coal mining industry.
- Iron production techniques adapted to utilize coal heat, leading to advancements in steel production.
- Techniques combined coal with carbon to create stronger steel.
- Papermaking technology spread throughout Asia.
- Woodblock printing techniques were developed.
- Movable type printing was invented by Bi Sheng in the Song dynasty, consisting of individual characters. This leap forward in printing technology significantly impacted literacy and access to books.
Literature and the Arts
- The Tang dynasty is famous for its flourishing poetry, considered a golden age.
- Notable poets like Li Bo often explored nature in their works.
- Du Fu focused on social issues, poverty, and injustice in his poems.
- Song dynasty landscape paintings often featured empty spaces and emphasized that people and nature exist together but humans cannot comprehend the whole truth about things in the natural world. Such paintings highlighted the interconnectedness of nature. This differed from previous art forms that tended to include a lot of specifics, sometimes with detailed human figures that actively engaged with the landscape.
- Calligraphy was integral to expressing ideas for paintings and related works, providing visual aesthetic appeal.
- Superb porcelain-making skills were developed during the Tang dynasty.
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Explore the significant economic changes in China from the fall of the Han dynasty through the Tang and Song dynasties. Discover the advancements in agriculture, trade expansion, and technological innovations that shaped China's history and economy. This quiz highlights the critical factors that contributed to China's growth during these important dynasties.
