The Cultural Flourishing of the Song Dynasty in China

The video explores the Song Dynasty, established after the Tang Dynasty's fall, highlighting its cultural, economic, and technological advancements. Despite its prosperity, the dynasty faced military weaknesses, leading to the Southern Song Dynasty's formation. Intellectuals turned inward, reviving Confucianism and Taoism. The video concludes with a call to share the knowledge.

Who established the Song Dynasty after the collapse of the Tang Dynasty?

• Emperor Gaozu

• General Li Yuan

• Emperor taizo

• General jokun Yin

What was a key feature of the civil service system during the Northern Song Dynasty?

• Meritocracy

• Feudalism

• Nepotism

• Patronage

Which academy was established during the Song Dynasty that focused on spontaneity in art?

• Imperial Music Academy

• Imperial Sculpture Academy

• Imperial Painting Academy

• Imperial Calligraphy Academy

What replaced wheat and millet as the dietary staple during the Song Dynasty?

• Corn and barley

• Rice and tea

• Potatoes and coffee

• Oats and milk

What was a significant architectural feature that appeared during the Song Dynasty?

• Wooden palaces

• Stone bridges

• Upturned roof lines

• Pagodas

How did the Song Dynasty maintain peace with neighboring states?

• Annual financial gifts

• Diplomatic marriages

• Military conquests

• Trade embargoes

What event led to the establishment of the Southern Song Dynasty?

• Capture of Kaifeng by the Jurchens

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Rebellion by local warlords

Which philosophies were embraced during the Southern Song Dynasty?

• Islam and Christianity

• Shintoism and Zen

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Confucianism and Taoism

What cultural revival occurred during the Southern Song Dynasty?

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Proto-archeology

• Industrial Revolution

What was a major concern for Chinese intellectuals during the Song Dynasty?

• Environmental degradation

• Economic instability

• Cultural stagnation

• Military weakness