Song Dynasty Flashcards
How long did the Song dynasty last?
319 years.
What is the period of time named before the establishment of the Song Dynasty?
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Which two periods did the Song dynasty divide into?
The Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty.
Who founded the Song Dynasty?
Zhao Kuangyin, later know as Emperor Taizu of Song.
What is the name of the capital city of Northern Song Dynasty?
Bianjeng, now known as Kaifeng.
What is a nickname for Bian?
Sleepless city.
What is the name of the capital city of Southern Song Dynasty?
Lin’an, now known as Hangzhou.
Who are the three enemies of Song Dynasty and their alternate names?
Khitan tribe (Great Liao), Tangut tribe (Western Xia Empire) and Jurchen tribe (Jin).
Which enemy of Song held Emperor Qinzong and his father hostage?
The Jurchen tribe, also known as “Jin”.
Who established the Southern Song Dynasty after the collapse of Northern Song?
Zhao Gou.
Which dynasty followed after the Song Dynasty?
Yuan dynasty.
What are the five inventions and improvements in Song dynasty?
- Woodblock (movable) printing
- Paper money (Jiaozi)
- Porcelain
- Gunpowder
- (Magnetic) compass
What was gunpowder used for during Song dynasty?
Cannons.
What’s a great appearance in Song dynasty?
Restaurants.
Where were the imports of Song Dynasty?
Herbs and Jewlery.
Where were the major exports of Song dynasty?
Tea and Silk.
What were the two routes for trading?
Land Silk Road and Maritime Silk Route.
What caused the revival of Confucianism in Song Dynasty?
The expansion of Civil Service Examination.
What did scholars do in their past time in Song dynasty?
Painting, composing poetry and writing calligraphy.
How did Song inventions spread to the world?
Through trading and war.
What was the main activity in restaurants in Song dynasty?
Drinking tea.
Which five of families migrated from central China to Hong Kong during Song dynasty?
Pens, Wens, Hous, Tangs and Liaos.
Where did the five families live in Hong Kong?
Kowloon Hill (modern-day Kowloon city).
What are the local economic activities in Hong Kong during the Song dynasty?
Salt making and pearl industries.
Where are the salt making factories of the Song Court located?
Lantau Island and Kowloon Bay.
