the Ming and Song Dynasties

the Song and Qin Dynasties

the Tang and Song Dynasties

the Tang and Qin Dynasties

"During this period, the Chinese also made progress in weapons technology. [ . . . ] The Chinese used gunpowder to create flamethrowers, grenades, cannons, firearms and land mines."

"It was also during this period that the Chinese discovered a compass could be used to discern which way was north. This discovery became crucial in maritime navigation[.]"

"[T]he most important advancement during this time was the establishment of the world’s first government-issued paper money. Today, paper currency can be seen in countries all around the world[.]"

"The iron industry grew more than six fold during this period, and China continued to be an important figure in world trade, bringing iron, silk, porcelain, textiles and much more to its trading partners."

The European mechanical printing press became more popular.

Trade between China and the outside world increased.

European countries began to appreciate the Tang Dynasty's power.

Literacy rates and social mobility increased.

China had a higher amount of trade with the outside world during the Tang Dynasty than during other periods in its history.

China conducted trade at higher altitudes during the Tang Dynasty than it did during other periods in its history.

China had limited trade during the Tang Dynasty compared to other periods in its history.

China only traded with certain countries during the Tang Dynasty, unlike during other periods in its history.

the Qin Dynasty reigned over China

the development of woodblock printing

the fall of the Tang Dynasty

the start of the industrial revolution in China