The Song Dynasty

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What event marked the end of the Tang Dynasty?

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The Tang Dynasty collapsed in 907 due to the financial strain of maintaining the west, leading to inner conflict.

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What was the period between the Tang and Song Dynasties known for?

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The period from 907-960 was known for civil war.

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Who was Emperor Taizu and what was his significance?

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Emperor Taizu, born Yuanlang in 927, was a prominent general who overthrew local rulers and established the Song Dynasty in 960. He led successful military campaigns to reunify China.

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What city became the capital of the Song Dynasty under Emperor Taizu?

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Kaifeng became the capital of the Song Dynasty under Emperor Taizu.

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What was significant about the city of Kaifeng during the Song Dynasty?

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Kaifeng was one of the largest cities in the world with over 1 million people and was the center of Song culture, learning, and commerce.

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How did the Song Dynasty approach education and innovation?

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The Song Dynasty invested in education and innovation, allowing for more social mobility and creating more academies for easier access to civil service exams.

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Considered one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.

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Who was Li Qingzhao?

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What were some main innovations of the Song Dynasty?

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The main innovations of the Song Dynasty included movable type printing, gunpowder, and the water clock.

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A Song era polymath, scientist, inventor, and statesman.

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Who was Su Song and what was his contribution?

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What led to the capture of Kaifeng in 1127?

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The lack of investment in the military made the Song vulnerable to invasion, leading to the capture of Kaifeng by Northern Jin tribes in 1127.