Ancient
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Who what where?
• The Song dynasty (960–1279) was culturally the most brilliant
era in later imperial Chinese history. A time of great social and
economic change, the period in large measure shaped the
intellectual and political climate of China down to the twentieth
century.
The Family
• The founder of the Song Empire, Zhao Kuangyin, was born to a
military family. His father, Zhao Hongyin was a general in Zhuo
Commandery who later moved to Luoyang with his family. Zhao
Kuangyin also had an elder brother Zhao Guangji, two younger
brothers Zhao Kuangyi and Zhao Guangmei, and two younger
sisters.
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Events
Year
Event
995
Long Hanyao of Nanning presents tribute to the Song court
996
Jiqian's rebellion: Li Jiqian rebels with Tanguts and raids Song supplies
997
Emperor Taizong of Song dies and his son Zhao Heng becomes Emperor Zhenzong of Song
998
Khitans invade the Song dynasty
The end
• The rule of the Song ended in 1279 when Mongol leader
Khubilai Khan, having conquered the Jurchen regime in
northern China, swept through southern China and brought the
Song territories entirely within the fold of the newly proclaimed
Yuan dynasty.
Fun Facts
• 1) The Song Empire arose when a general of a small state
conquered a large territory. ...
• 2) Taizu stands out as an emperor who fostered science and
education. ...
• 3) The Song Empire enjoyed unprecedented economic growth.
...
• 4) The Song population doubled in 150 years.
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