Sung(song)

__Some Background On Sung (Song)__ The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China between 960–1279 AD. The Song Dynasty is divided into two distinct periods, the Northern Song, and the Southern Song. The Northern Song controlled most of inner China. The Southern Song contained 60 percent of China's population and a majority of the most productive agricultural land.

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__It's Downfall__ 1. The main weakness of the Sung was their military. 2. The Song Dynasty was unable to recover lands controlled by the Khitans so they were forced to make peace with them. They gave massive amounts of payments to the barbarians, under these peace terms, it ruined the state treasury and cause heavy payments on taxpaying peasants. 3. In 1069, Wang-shi was appointed chief minister. Many of his new laws were revivals of earlier policies, many officials and landlords opposed his reforms 4. After his death, the reformers and anti-reformers took turns in power, this in turn created havoc and turmoil in the government. 5. The Chin Dynasty took the emperor and his son prisoner, along with 3,000 other people.

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This is a map of where the Song Dynasty covered, during its rule.

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