Song Dynasty

One key person in the dynasty was Emperor Taizu. He is important because he started the Song Dynasty.

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Key People

One key event that occurred was the Mongols conquering the Song dynasty in 1279. This event ended the dynasty leaving Kublai Khan in control

​Key Events

There were lots of inventions in the Song Dynasty. Including the compass (helped navigate the ocean), gunpowder (helped win wars), paper making (helped make currency), printing (help write books and record things

​Inventions

During the Song Dynasty, Confucianism became popular again. Confucianism created a strict social hierarchy governing relationships. It also helped pick government leaders.

​Confucianism

There were lots of inventions in the Song Dynasty. Including the compass (helped navigate the ocean), gunpowder (helped win wars), paper making (helped make currency), printing (help write books and record things

​Inventions