Song Dynasty Historical Concepts

The Song Dynasty, founded by Jao Kang Yin, lasted over 300 years, divided into Northern and Southern periods. It saw a revival of Confucianism, technological advancements like printing, the compass, and gunpowder, and economic shifts from agriculture to commerce. Despite military challenges, the Song preserved Chinese culture. The Mongols eventually conquered the Song, but its cultural and technological legacies endured.

Who founded the Song Dynasty?

• Emperor Huizong

• Emperor Gaozong

• Emperor Taizong

• Emperor Taizu

In which year did the Song Dynasty begin?

• 1205 AD

• 1279 AD

• 1127 AD

• 960 AD

What was one of the major economic changes during the Song Dynasty?

• Ban on foreign trade

• Shift from a commercial to an agricultural economy

• Abolishment of the Civil Service examination

• Introduction of land ownership for farmers

Which of the following inventions is NOT attributed to the Song Dynasty?

• Silk weaving

• Magnetic compass

• Printing

• Gunpowder

What was the primary use of gunpowder during the Song Dynasty?

• Fireworks

• Bombs delivered from ships via catapult

• Mining

• Construction

Which river did the Song forces successfully defend against the Jurchen invasion?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Pearl River

• Mekong River

What was the focus of Southern Song scholars when regaining the north seemed unlikely?

• Military strategies

• Political reforms

• Applying Confucian principles to society

• Economic policies

Who was the most famous Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty?

• Mencius

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Zhu Xi

Which dynasty did the Mongols establish after defeating the Song?

• Qing Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

What was one of the lasting legacies of the Song Dynasty?

• Introduction of Buddhism

• Invention of silk

• Confucian values and culture

• Construction of the Great Wall