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Continuities And Changes In China From 600 To 1750

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China's role in trade between 600 to 1750 was in part due to different conquests and re-establishments of power which perfected previous Chinese advancements. China's cultural identity help it become a large empire with borders that extended across most of Asia. Tributes systems played out in supporting the Chinese government which in turn formed alliances and enemies as well. These alliance stretched into large trading networks, strengthening Chinas' power in trade, goods, and ideas. From 600 to the 1750's China's self-sufficiency, exchanges of power and mostly secluded location occasionally stagnated and changed its role as a primary trading power, however China's different dynasties improved previous concepts such as those of technology,agricultural …show more content…

The three aspects that were most molded in these centuries were religion, technology and, in turn, society. Religion in China was constantly changing and blending during the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasty. Buddhist influence and Confucian knowledge made up the government's ideologies during the Sui/Tang Era, later Daoist and Confucian rivals rethought Buddhist philosophy and allowed for the rebirth of old traditions with modern aspects and innovation. Technology during these eras were constantly in motion the Tang dynasty mostly left ideas that the Song dynasty perfected over time. Some examples are the use of paper which was used as currency and parchment, the printing press which was no longer wooden blocks but movable type, gunpowder now used for making weapons,and the use of coal and iron for the military, Both these religious and technological advancement marked society during the Sui,Tang and Song dynasties. For instance, the closing of monasteries during the Tang dynasties re-distributed land and thus power, making military generals more independent ending in losing land to foreign empires. Trade networks built by canals during the Sui dynasty allowed for a bigger extent of Song trading. These new trade routes allowed for the connection of merchants for around Asia such as those from Korea, Vietnam, and

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