vocab
the practice of farming
agriculture
What was the the primary role of the emperor in China?
To rule with the support of Heaven and maintain order
Which luxury goods were commonly traded during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Silk, tea, and porcelain
Which invention made long sea voyages possible during the Tang and Song dynasties?
The magnetic compass
a family who has ruled for centuries
dynasty
The Tang dynasty improved its bureaucracy by implementing what system?
Civil service examinations
How did advancements in agriculture impact China's population during this period?
Increased food production supported larger populations
How did the invention of papermaking impact Chinese society?
It allowed for the mass production of books and spread learning
increase of people living in cities
Urbanization
What was one pro of the civil service system during the Ming dynasty?
It allowed poor men to work in government
How did urbanization during the Song dynasty differ from that of medieval Europe?
Urban centers in China became hubs of economic activity
What was one of the uses of gunpowder invented during the Song dynasty?
To invent the first flamethrower
a system of government where the rich govern
aristocracy
What was a con of the civil service exam system during the Ming dynasty?
It did not test for practical skills like science and mathematics
What was a direct effect of the growth of trade on China's society?
Artists had an audience of wealthy, leisured people
What is true about porcelain?
It became a major industry in China
a system of government where skilled people govern
Meritocracy
a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials
Bureaucracy
How did the advancements in navigation contribute to trade?
They improved the efficiency of foreign and overseas trade
How did the Chinese innovations during the Tang and Song dynasties influence the world?
They spread across the world and affected various cultures