Unit 1 and 2

• Song Dynasty


  Dynasty in China from 1200-1450
• Political/Government in Song Dynasty


  1. Neo-Confucianism brought increase in bureaucracy

  2. Civil Service Exam
• Economy of Song Dynasty


  • Began commercialization
  • Completed the Grand Canal to unify North and South and facilitate domestic trade
• Culture in Song Dynasty


  • Mahayana Buddhism spreads from India
  • Gender roles defined by practices like foot binding