The Song Dynasty

1. The Song Dynasty By Olivia 960-1279 A.D.

2. Song Dynasty Location • The song Dynasty was located in China, near Beijing and Linan. Northern Song Dynasty 960-1127 A.D. Southern Song Dynasty 1127-1279 A.D.

3. Song Dynasty Rulers • The emperor of the Song Dynasty was named Zhao Kuangyin. • A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.

4. Accomplishments of the Song • In the time the Song Dynasty ruled, they accomplished many things. • They established a permanent standing navy • They saw the first use of gunpowder • And they found out where the True North was by using a compass.

5. Downfall of the Song • A lot of things led to the end of the Song Dynasty. • One of the ways was because the emperor of the Song was too strong and he did not treat women fairly. • Another reason was because the army did not get paid a fair amount • Also a large bureaucy and constant war cost too much money • And last, the Song army was run by civilians and became ineffective.

6. Fun Facts • The Song Dynasty can also be spelled Sung Dynasty. • Paper money was also know as “banknotes” • The Song Dynasty consisted of the Northern Song and the Southern Song Dynasty. • The Song Dynasty was also considered another “golden age” after the Tang Dynasty. • The Northern Song lasted from 960 A.D. until 1127 A.D. • The Southern Song lasted from 1127 A.D. until 1279 A.D., the end of the Song Dynasties.

7. My Sources • These websites helped me get all the Song Dynasty information: • Grant Hardy, The Song Dynasty, World Book, March 15,2010 • Song Dynasty, Wikipedia, March 17, 2010 • Dr. Karen Carr, Sung Dynasty, Kidipede.com, March 16, 2010 • Where was the Song dynasty located?, WikiAnswers WikiAnswers.com, March 17, 2010