Song and Ming dynasty

• In the song dynasty the economy developed rapidly
• Song dynasty) capable people were chosen to rule the country .
• song dynasty) papermaking and printing techniques have improved so they can produce more books
• song dynasty) more schools were built so people can receive education
• in the ming dynasty Zheng He made seven voyages to Southeast Asia as far as east Africa
• Zheng He was a navigator
• Zheng He promoted cultural exchange by bring Chinese products and skills
• Zheng He introduce foreign products to china for example giraffes
• Zheng He contributed greatly to the development of china and many parts of south east asia
• in the riverside scene painting it shows that culture flourished in the song capital
• Zheng He assistant helped journal their journey together and made it very popular for history knowledge