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Global Studies
Golden Age of China (Tang and Song Dynasties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Golden Age of China | took place during the Tang and Song dynasties (1600s-1200s); time of inventions |
| gunpowder | Chinese invented this item which brought a major change to fighting |
| compass | object that helps people find direction and especially useful in sailing; Chinese invention |
| block printing | method of printing in which ink is placed on carved wooden blocks that are pressed onto paper |
| Silk Road | Chinese able to trade with other civilizations on land following this well travelled path |
| Cultural Diffusion | exchange of goods and ideas between societies; BUDDHISM entered China due to trade along the Silk Road |
| Civil Service Exams | Chinese used tests to select qualified people to work in government |