Song Dynasty Flashcards

{"stat":1,"data":{"id":394,"deckName":"Song Dynasty","front":"question","catName":"Chinese History","langcards":0,"lang":"none","cards":[{"id":16556,"front":"When did the Song Dynasty rule China?","back":"The Song Dynasty ruled China from 960 to 1279."},{"id":16557,"front":"What were some of the major accomplishments of the Song Dynasty?","back":"Invention of movable type printing, advances in agriculture, and development of porcelain."},{"id":16558,"front":"Who was the founder of the Song Dynasty?","back":"Emperor Taizu"},{"id":16559,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty impact Chinese culture and society?","back":"The Song Dynasty influenced Chinese culture and society through advancements in technology, art, literature, and trade."},{"id":16560,"front":"What were some of the key innovations and advancements during the Song Dynasty?","back":"Innovations during the Song Dynasty included movable type printing, gunpowder, and paper money."},{"id":16561,"front":"What were the major dynasties that preceded and followed the Song Dynasty?","back":"Preceded by: Tang Dynasty\nFollowed by: Yuan Dynasty"},{"id":16562,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty compare to other dynasties in terms of military power?","back":"The Song Dynasty was weaker in terms of military power compared to other dynasties."},{"id":16563,"front":"What were some of the major challenges faced by the Song Dynasty?","back":"Invasions by nomadic tribes, political corruption, and financial strain."},{"id":16564,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty contribute to the development of Chinese literature and art?","back":"The Song Dynasty influenced Chinese literature and art through the development of new writing styles and artistic techniques."},{"id":16565,"front":"What were some of the key economic policies of the Song Dynasty?","back":"Land redistribution, state monopolies on salt and iron, low taxes on peasants, and promoting agricultural productivity."},{"id":16566,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty interact with other countries and cultures?","back":"The Song Dynasty traded with other countries and adopted cultural practices from places like India and Central Asia."},{"id":16567,"front":"What were some of the major architectural achievements of the Song Dynasty?","back":"Pagodas, bridges, and the Grand Canal were some major architectural achievements of the Song Dynasty."},{"id":16568,"front":"What role did Confucianism play in the governance of the Song Dynasty?","back":"Confucianism influenced the government decisions and policies of the Song Dynasty."},{"id":16569,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty handle issues of corruption and rebellion?","back":"The Song Dynasty used strict laws and harsh punishments to deal with corruption and rebellion."},{"id":16570,"front":"What were some of the major trade routes and partners of the Song Dynasty?","back":"The Silk Road and maritime trade routes were important for the Song Dynasty. They traded with partners like the Abbasid Caliphate, India, and Southeast Asia."},{"id":16571,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty impact the development of Chinese technology and industry?","back":"The Song Dynasty improved Chinese technology and industry through advancements in agriculture, printing, and military technology."},{"id":16572,"front":"What were some of the major philosophical and intellectual movements during the Song Dynasty?","back":"Neo-Confucianism and Daoism were major philosophical movements during the Song Dynasty."},{"id":16573,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty handle issues of social class and mobility?","back":"The Song Dynasty implemented civil service exams to allow people to move up in social class based on merit."},{"id":16574,"front":"What were some of the major military campaigns and conflicts of the Song Dynasty?","back":"Some major military campaigns of the Song Dynasty were against the Liao and Jin dynasties in the north, as well as the Western Xia and Southern Song rebellion."},{"id":16575,"front":"How did the Song Dynasty ultimately come to an end?","back":"The Song Dynasty was conquered by the Mongols in 1279."}]}}