The Tang, Song Dynasties and the Mongols.

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What made the Tang and Song Dynasties stable and successful?

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How did new farming methods affect China’s population?

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What major inventions came from the Tang and Song eras?

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Why was the Grand Canal important to China’s economy?

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Why were the Mongol armies so effective at conquering territory?

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How many people are estimated to have died during Mongol expansion?

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What role did Kublai Khan play in Chinese history?

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What was the Pax Mongolica (mongol peace) and why did it matter?

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How did Mongol rule affect trade along the Silk Road?

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How did the Ming Dynasty respond to Mongol rule once they took power?