Song+China

SONG DYNASTY 960-1279 CE Political: -six ministries: personnel, finance, rites, army, justice, public works -Censorate: agency that exercised surveillance over rest of government -Civil Service examination system-based on meritocracy Economic: -canal system solidified unity; contributed to future prosperity -markets sold meat, herbs, vegetables, books, rice -iron industry: provided government with 32 thousand suits of armor, 16 million arrow heads, metal for coins tools and construction, bells for monsasteries -inventions of printing (woodblock, movable) -women in textile industry Religious: -revival of Confucianism practice Social: -rapid growth in population -actors performed in crowds -elite women participated in social life with greater freedom -women subordinate to men -foot-binding Arts: -paintings of watercolor scrolls -natural but abstractly designed -paintings portrayed women riding horses Geography: -internal waterways: canals, rivers, lakes stretching 30 thousand miles -waterways provided cheap transportation