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The Song Dynasty and Its Place in the World

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A Chinese junk, a ship with watertight compartments, that enabled trade over large distances.   

 

 

Chinese foreign trade and international relations

 

Chinese sea trade increased greatly during the Song Dynasty, with ports like Quanzhou taking the lead.  Trade across the seas helped by a booming shipbuilding industry in Fujian province.  It was also encouraged by an economic revolution in Song China and the many willing investors that gave money to lead missions overseas.  These were both trade missions, and designed to create contacts with the leaders of other governments in parts of Asia and Africa.

 

There were several notable diplomatic missions sent to China from foreign countries during the Song Dynasty. This included the embassy of Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah of Fatimid Egypt to the court of Emperor Zhenzong of Song in 1008, as well as the embassy of Kulothunga Chola I of the Indian Chola Dynasty to the court of Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1077.

 

Although the golden age of Chinese Buddhism ended during the Tang Dynasty, there were still influential Chinese Buddhist monks. This included the Zen Buddhist monk Wuzhun Shifan (1178-1249), who taught Japanese disciples such as Enni Ben'en (1201-1280). After returning to Japan from China, Ben'en encouraged the spread of Zen teaching in Japan and aided in the establishment of the temple Tofuku-ji.

 

A giraffe originally from Africa, sent to the government of the Song, 1414.

 

Islam during the Song Dynasty

 

What is the connection between Islam and the Song Dynasty?  How did Muslims and Chinese come into contact during the 10th - 13th centuries?

 

 

Notice where Islam and Buddhism spread from and to.  What can be said about the areas where Islam and Buddhism spread?  Do you see any relationship between the two?

 

Now, follow this link to learn more about Islam in China during the Song Dynasty.

 

 

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