Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, or Neither?

Considered to be the greatest period in Chinese history.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Did not accomplish anything noteworthy in the area of politics and military achievements.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Compass, printing press, and gunpowder are all invented during this dynasty.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Implemented civil service exams and promoted people based on their merit.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

A new, planned city, Chang'an, served as the capital of this dynasty.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Genghis Khan founded this dynasty and created the largest empire in the world.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Provided safe travel along the Silk Road for merchants and travelers to safely journey to China.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Developed acupuncture to treat injury and illness.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Divided the government into Departments to rule over the territory more effectively.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither

Developed rapid growing rice which led to rapid population growth, which ultimately caused problems for this dynasty.

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Neither