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301
Invention of compass
After the 3rd century BCE, the Song Dynasty created the best compass at the time which advanced navigation and exploration. -
350
Rise of China
By 350 CE, the spread of cultural Indian traditions throughout china became more prevalent and sparked cultural diffusion. -
600
Cotton canvas
Cotton and indigo became popular in china, as well as cotton canvas which was used for the creation of sails which made for powerful ships. -
600
Southern and Northern China
By 600, southern china was extremely prosperous and to show this, the Grand Canal was constructed. Not only was this a major infrastructural advancement, but it also allowed for the transfer of ideas across Southern and Northern China. -
700
Champa rice
Champa rice was first cultivated in a Malay Kingdom and then spread to china. Champa rice was an extremely productive crop that was also drought resistant. -
700
Southeast Asia imports
During song china, iron hardwares such as needles, scissors, and pots were being imported to Southeast Asia from southern china. Southern china had the most proficient iron production up until the British industrial revolution. -
750
Agricultural advancements
Due to the spread of champa rice, china adapted to this efficient crop and made advancements such as terrace farming and irrigation systems which created a surplus of agricultural goods. This led to the doubling of the chinese population between the 8th to 12th century. -
750
Printing
Printing was first used in Buddhist monasteries which made southwestern china one of the first art centers. -
801
Gunpowder
Gunpowder was invented during the 9th century, and by 9th and 10th century CE it was used in bombs, rockets and flamethrowers. -
1000
Chinas southern coast
The southern coast of china was a major center of trade and commerce, exporting items such as porcelain and silk.