Song Dynasty (jan 1, 960 – jan 1, 1279)

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Gov. Bureaucratic, Civil Service exam
Trade: Used Grand Canal, Slik ROads, South China Sea, Tributary System
Agriculture:Champa Rice, Irrigation, used Grand Canal
Social Class: Scholar Gentry (highest) Artisans (Mid) Merchants (Very low) There was social mobility from b/c everyone could take the civil service exam. Women had to foot bind.
Tech: Wood black printing, gunpowder, compass
Right now China is trading a lot with other countries spreading its influence to those around it.
Decline: Mongol invasion

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