WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -What were the achievements of the Tang and Song Dynasties? New technology such as the compass, block printing, gunpowder and the mechanical clock were invented during this time period. The Tang and Song produced a rich culture. Architecture, literature (poetry) and sculptures were very important to the Chinese.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the Tang Dynasty, an alchemist mixed 75 parts saltpetre with 14 parts charcoal and 11 parts sulfur, which exploded when it was exposed to an open flame. At first, China used gunpowder simply to scare or surprise their enemies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scholars often refer to the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279) dynasties as the “medieval” period of China. The civilizations of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279) dynasties of China were among the most advanced civilizations in the world at the time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Farmers developed many varieties of rice, including drought resistant and early ripening varieties, as well as rice suited for special purposes such as brewing. They also remade the landscape by terracing hilly land, so that rice could be grown on it.