Sung Dynasty
Sung Dynasty
The Sung Dynasty lasted from 960-1279. the Sung Dynasty had two sections. The Sung Dynasty was split between a Northern and Southern part. The Southern was after the Northern and it lasted from 1127-1279. The Sung Dynasty is known for it's many new inventions and advancements in technology. Many new inventions were created, and poetry and literature were very popular. It was also the Dynasty of the famous Yue Fei who was later put to death by the emperor because of pure jealousy.
How it Began
The Tang Dynasty ended in 906 C.E., and it ell because of the constant war that had lasted for 53 years. After that the Sung Dynasty had begun, and it was considered the Chinese Golden Age. It started with the Northern section, and it lasted for 166 years. Then the Southern part started and it lasted for 152 years. When it started it was a big hit because it was the first of the Dynasties to have paper money.
Zhao Kuangyin or Sung Taizu
Zhao Kuangyin was a former military general during the Zhou Dynasty. He became the founder of the Sung Dynasty when he was 32 years old. His real name is Zhao Kuangyin, but he went by the name Sung Taizu. He ran the Sung Dynasty smoothly for the three centries. He was good at problem solving, and had a strong military.
Learned and Grade
I learned that The leader was good at helping others. I also learned that the money had changed gradually. I learned that there are more than just on part of the dynasty. I learned that the poetry and literature is what they mainly used. I learned that the Sung Dynasty was one that was known for their technology that we could still use today.
Grade: A