Unit 1.1

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Utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy to maintain and justify its rule.

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Song Dynasty of China

Front

Its core beliefs continued to shape societies, including a variety of branches, schools, and practices.

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Buddhism in Asia

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Flourished due to increased productive capacity, expanding trade networks, and innovations in agriculture and manufacturing.

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Song China's economic growth

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Used to maintain and justify the rule of the Song Dynasty.

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Confucianism in the Song Dynasty

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Increased while relying on peasant and artisanal labor.

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Commercialization in Song China

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Expanded, contributing to economic flourishing.

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Trade networks in Song China

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Used by the Song Dynasty to justify and maintain authority.

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Confucian Principles

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A system used by the Song Dynasty to maintain control.

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Centralized Imperial Bureaucracy

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Legitimized the emperor’s rule in the Song Dynasty.

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Mandate of Heaven

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Extended to Korea, Japan, and Vietnam through Confucian ideals, writing systems, and governance models

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Chinese influence on neighboring regions