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The Song Dynasty

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  • Nov 19, 1024

    Paper Money

    Paper Money
    A few years before the great Schism, the first "issuance of government-sponsored paper money" occured in Sichian (a province in China). Paper money was another alternative for cash. China's First Experience With Paper Money
  • Nov 19, 1100

    Jurchen

    Jurchen
    In the 12th century C.E., nomads known as Jurchen were able to conquer the Khitan. Most importantly, however, they overran China and captured the capital of Song dynasty at the time, Kaifeng. Not only that, but the nomadic Jurchen also announced the beginning of the Jin dynasty. Jurchen and Khitan
  • Nov 19, 1100

    Two Major Rebellions

    Two Major Rebellions
    Two important rebellions also occured in the 12th century because of the increase in taxes. They were led by angry peasants. China
  • Nov 19, 1130

    Zhu Xi

    Zhu Xi
    Song Dynasty: Literature, Thought, and PhilosophyPhilosopher Zhu Xi was born in 1130 C.E. He was extremely important because he was the most significant representative of "Song neo-Confucianism". One of his most famous writings was titled Family Rituals. Unfortunately, Zhu Xi passed away in 1200 C.E.
  • Nov 19, 1279

    Mongol Forces

    Mongol Forces
    In 1279 C.E., China was invaded by the Mongols. They brought the end of the Song dynasty. As a result of the Mongol's invasion, "Southern China was later incorporated into the empire". Song Dynasty

  • Song Taizu

    Song Taizu
    Song Taizu started as a military officer working for one of the most powerful warlords in China. In 960 C.E., he was named emperor by his own troops. He was the first emperor of the Song dynasty. Nevertheless, his reign ended in 976 C.E. Song Taizu
  • Period: to Nov 19, 1279

    The Song Dynasty

    The Song dynasty came after the Tang dynasty. However, although the dynasty lasted about the same amount of time as the Tang dynasty, it was never able to build a really powerful state. Song Dynasty