Essay On Tang And Song Dynasty

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Umayma Hasan March 4, 2016
p.8 APWH Big Picture- Chapter 9

1. In what ways did Tang and Song dynasty China resemble the classical Han dynasty period, and in what ways had China changed?
Tang and Song dynasty China resembled the classical Han dynasty period because they had very similar aspects, such as the long distance trade, but they were different in the way that Tang and Song dynasty China prospered better.
Evidence:
E#1- Imperial system, placement exam, dominant political positions, long distance trade, Confucian influence
E#2- Tang and Song dynasty China: TIghter unification, economic revolution, greater influence of Buddhism, greater population growth
Conclusion:
There were many ways in which Tang and

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