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Song Dynasty and its Influence on East Asia

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Describe the role of the Song Dynasty in the development of China's imperial bureaucracy. How did this bureaucracy contribute to both the strength and weakness of the empire?

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Explain the significance of the civil service exam under Emperor Song Taizu. How did this system contribute to the concept of meritocracy?

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Discuss the economic developments in China during the Song Dynasty. How did innovations like the Grand Canal and the invention of gunpowder contribute to China's prosperity?

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How did the introduction of Champa rice and other agricultural innovations contribute to China's population growth during the Song Dynasty?

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Discuss the role of manufacturing and trade in the Song Dynasty. How did the use of coal and the production of steel contribute to China's status as the world's most commercialized society?

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How did the Song Dynasty promote economic growth through changes in public projects and the tributary system?

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Discuss the social structures in China during the Song Dynasty. How did urbanization and the creation of the scholar gentry class impact Chinese society?

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How did Confucian traditions impact the role of women in the Song Dynasty?

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Discuss the intellectual and cultural developments in China during the Tang and Song eras. How did the invention of paper and printing contribute to these developments?

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Describe the influence of Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism in China during the Song Dynasty.

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Discuss the relationship between Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with China. How did these countries confront the issue of sinification?

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Compare and contrast the feudal systems of Japan and Europe. How did the code of bushido in Japan compare to the code of chivalry in Europe?

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How did Korea's close contact with China influence its political and cultural development?

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Discuss Vietnam's relationship with China. How did Vietnamese culture resist Chinese influence?

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How did the Vietnamese resistance against Chinese influence manifest in their social structure and military conflicts?

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