Learning Check: The Song Dynasty

Group 1

• A Military Strategy

• A document outlining laws

• A belief that a ruler was chosen by the gods

• A cultural festival

• Ming

• Emperor Qin

• Emperor Wu

• Emperor Taizu

• Strong central government

• Decentralized rule

• Military dictatorship

• Anarchy

• Corn

• Wheat

• Fast-growing rice

• Barley

• It doubled productivity

• It decreased productivity

• It had no effect

• It tripled productivity

• Fishing

• Transporting goods and troops

• Recreational activities

• Religious ceremonies

• It was crucial for the economy

• It was a tourist attraction

• It was a religious site

• It was used for art exhibitions

• The Army would grow

• The empire would expand

• The economy would improve

• Natural disasters would occur

• Increased taxes

• Decreased population

• Less food

• More droughts

• A boat

• A bustling city

• A rice farming village

• A mountain village

• Training Soldiers

• Holding peace talks

• Storing weapons

• Transporting troops quickly

• Population growth

• Economic decline

• Military expansion

• Cultural festivals

• Lack of Water

• Erosion and repairs

• Too many fish

• Overcrowding

• It has a bitter taste

• It is difficult to cultivate

• It requires more water

• It grows twice as fast

• Quick transportation of goods

• Increased fishing opportunities

• More recreational space

• Improved religious practices