Name: _______________________________ Date: __________ Period: _____

CHINA’S SONG DYNASTY

Directions: Access the websites on Canvas and answer the questions below as you read. Answer in complete sentences.

https://www.ancient.eu/Song_Dynasty/

Who was able to unify China in 960?

How were Confucian teachings implemented in Song China?

What was the status of women in Song China?

(Click on the link FOOT-BINDING)

How did this practice impact women in Song China?

http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/songdynasty-module/index.html

(Click on the link AGRICULTURE; read entire page)

Explain what the new developments were in rice cultivation in China.

What new rice variety contributed to the large population growth in South, Southeast, and East Asia? How?

(Click on the link IRON-WORKING)

Explain how the production of iron and steel impacts a country. How would iron and steel lead to a more
developed country?

(Click on the link PRINTING)

Read through and summarize the developments of printing in China and eventually Europe in 30 words or
less. Use keywords from the reading.

(Click on the link COMPETITIVE WRITTEN EXAMS)

How did the use of civil written exams help shift the bureaucratic balance of Song China?

What was the point of view of Song emperors taking civil exams?

What was the point of view of test takers regarding civil exams?
Identify how this painting reflects Song society.

Do you consider China under the Song Dynasty to be a golden age? Why or why not,
use specific examples from your readings.

Write a thesis and outline an essay answering this prompt:

Analyze the effects of the innovation on Chinese culture over time.