Song Dynasty Labor and Culture

This video covers the Song Dynasty in East Asia from 1200 to 1450, focusing on Confucianism, imperial bureaucracy, and social structures. It discusses technological advancements, urbanization, and the influence of China on Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. The spread of Buddhism and the development of Neo-Confucianism are highlighted, along with economic growth and labor systems. The video concludes with a recap and a preview of the next topic on developments in Dar al-Islam.

What was the primary philosophical influence on the Song Dynasty's government?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Which agricultural advancement contributed to the Song Dynasty's population growth?

• Iron plows

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Crop rotation

• Terrace farming

What societal practice in the Song Dynasty was a sign of social status among wealthy families?

• Tea ceremonies

• Martial arts

• Calligraphy

• Foot-binding

How did Korea show its subservience to China during the Song Dynasty?

• By sending military support

• By adopting Chinese language

• By converting to Confucianism

• Through ritual bowing and tribute

Which religion spread to Vietnam during the Song Dynasty?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What is Neo-Confucianism a combination of?

• Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism

• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam

• Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism

• Taoism, Shinto, and Confucianism

What was a major appeal of Buddhism in China during the Song Dynasty?

• Its focus on wealth

• Its promise of salvation

• Its emphasis on military power

• Its rejection of social hierarchy

What type of labor was prevalent in Song China?

• Serfdom

• Industrial labor

• Free peasant labor

• Slave labor

Which crop from Vietnam allowed for increased food production in Song China?

• Fast-ripening rice

• Barley

• Wheat

• Corn

What facilitated increased trade throughout Eurasia during the Song Dynasty?

• The Trans-Siberian Railway

• The Grand Canal

• The Silk Roads

• The Great Wall