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East Asia, 800-1400
Important facts from Chapter 12
| dynastic cycle | the theory that Chinese dynasties go through a predictable cycle, from early vigor and growth to subsequent decline as administrators become lax and the well-off find ways to avoid paying taxes, cutting state revenues |
| paper money | legal currency issued on paper; it developed in China as a convenient alternative to metal coins |
| compass | a tool developed in Song times to aid in navigation at sea; it consisted of a magnetic needle that would point north in a small protective case |
| examination system | a system of selecting officials based on competitive written examinations |
| movable type | a system of printing in which one piece of type was used for each unique character |
| Neo-Confucianism | the revival of Confucian thinking that began in the 11th century |
| concubine | a woman contracted to a man as a secondary spouse; although subordinate to the wife, her sons were considered legitimate heirs |
| foot binding | the practice of binding the feet of girls with long strips of cloth to keep them from growing large |
| Perfection of the compass | • Important for oceangoing travel • Improved in Song times • Use of improved Song compass first reported in 12th century. |
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