Question 1 Under the Tang and Song Dynasty, China’s economy was mainly what? A. Iron B. Agriculture C. Service D. All of the above

Question 2 How did the Tang and Song Dynasty bring the country of China together? A. They created a new type of mail system B. They used the automobile for travel C. They used new roads and waterways for trade and communication D. They held hands across China to show unity

Question 3 Around 1000 A.D., why did farmers plant a new type of rice? A. The rice grew quicker and could produce 2 to 3 yields of rice in a year B. It was a better tasting rice that people enjoyed C. Rice just grew better in China D. None of the above

Question 4 As China began to grow more rice, the extra amount of food meant what for the people of China? A. Less farmers, more trades people B. More food to trade with other areas C. More jobs D. All of the above

Question 5 China was the first to use this type of currency in the trade of goods? A. Paper Money B. Coins C. Gold D. Silver

China’s Economy Under Tang and Song Dynasty, China’s economy grew China’s economy was based on farming and trade Economic growth was due to changes in travel, agriculture and commerce

Changes in Travel Tang & Song built roads and waterways – Chinese empire brought together Better routes brought improved trade Changes in ship building – Gigantic ships powered by both oars and sails – Faster & safer voyages

China’s Routes New roads gave traders the ability to move goods – tea, grain and other goods – Inns for travelers – Mounted Messengers New Waterways – Government repaired canals – Built new canals to link major rivers – More efficient ways to move products

Agricultural Chage Climate change in China also allowed farmers to grow more rice. Extra rice sold imperial centers of northern China Extra food meant fewer people to work as farmers More people can work in trade

Agricultural Changes 1000 A.D., farmers began planting a new type of rice New type of rice gave farmers the ability to have 2 to 3 crops in a year More food = More population Chang Jiang becomes major area to grow rice

Changes in Commerce Cargo ships & barges carried goods on canals and rivers New Chinese foods and products sent to Korea and Japan Use of money (coins and paper money) More people became merchants

Question 1 Under the Tang and Song Dynasty, China’s economy was mainly what? A. Iron B. Agriculture C. Service D. All of the above

Question 2 How did the Tang and Song Dynasty bring the country of China together? A. They created a new type of mail system B. They used the automobile for travel C. They used new roads and waterways for trade and communication D. They held hands across China to show unity

Question 3 Around 1000 A.D., why did farmers plant a new type of rice? A. The rice grew quicker and could produce 2 to 3 yields of rice in a year B. It was a better tasting rice that people enjoyed C. Rice just grew better in China D. None of the above

Question 4 As China began to grow more rice, the extra amount of food meant what for the people of China? A. Less farmers, more trades people B. More food to trade with other areas C. More jobs D. All of the above

Question 5 China was the first to use this type of currency in the trade of goods? A. Paper Money B. Coins C. Gold D. Silver