Economic and political welling being are the imperative factors that both contributed to the Chinese and Arabs’ ability to make technological and cultural advances and held Europe back during the early Middle Ages. The Chinese made long strides under the rule of the Tang Dynasty, one that started on peaceful terms with the rebellious Nomad princes. Feeding on this peace, the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Taizong, even created a new bureaucracy and simplified the law codes, adding to political stability that allowed the people to focus on advancements in art and technology. The Arabs in the Middle East flourished economically during the early middle ages and this allowed them to not only expand their empire, but also make advancements
