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297423045Neo-ConfuciansRevived ancient Confucian teachings in Song, great impact on the dynasties that followed0
297423046Empress WuShe led the Tang Dynasty (625-705 AD); Only women emperor of China; powerful and cruel, along with talented and intelligent1
297423047Ministry Of RitesAdministered the examinations of bureacrats during the Tang dynasty.2
297423048Southern SongSmaller surviving dynasty (1127-1279); presided over one of the greatest cultural reigns in world history3
297423049Grand Canalbuilt by the Yangdi during the reign of the Tang Dynasty, this connected the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers4
297423050JunksA boat with a deep bow that was used by the Chinese and were used to carry goods5
297423051Foot BindingThe practice of binding the feet of women with long strips of cloth to keep them from growing large6
297423052JinshiTitle given students who passed the most difficult examinations; became eligible for high office.7
297423053KhitanNomadic peoples of Manchuria; militarily superior to Song dynasty China but influenced by Chinese culture; forced humiliating treaties on Song China in 11th century8
297423054Flying MoneyChinese credit instrument that provided credit vouchers to merchants to be redeemed at the end of the voyage; reduced danger of robbery; early form of currency9
297423055SinificationExtensive adaptation of Chinese culture in other regions; typical of Korea and Japan, less typical of Vietnam.10
297423056YangdiSecond member of Sui dynasty; murdered his father to gain throne; restored Confucian examination system; responsible for construction of Chinese canal system; assassinated in 61811

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