The Northern and Southern Song Dynasties: Location and Policies


 * 960-1279ce
 * N.Song capitol in Kaifung (scroll in Mr.Webb's class)
 * S.Song moved it to Hanjo
 * Song Dynasties very isolated and surrounded by more powerful states
 * Northern (960-1127) Southern (1127-1279)
 * monetization of the economy, growth in commerce and maritime trade, urban expansion and technological innovations,
 * developments of printing press, gunpowder, junks, moveable type, champa rice, foot-binding, etc., greatly influenced Korean/Japanese literature, powerful navy and international trade
 * Enemies: Lao, Xixia, and Jerchens (Jin empire)