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221
End of the Han Dynasty
The end of the Han Dynasty started the process of Southernization in China. -
Period: 581 to 618
Sui Dynasty
In 581, the Sui Dynasty reunited the kingdom from a bunch of regional kingdoms, and processes acquainted with southernization had already started to occur. -
600
Change in Wealth
Due to the process of southernization, power changed from the northern part of China to the Southern part of China. When the -
Period: 618 to 906
Tang Dynasty
During the Tang Dynasty, southernization had a greater impact on China. Also, in the international market, porcelain was added as a new exports for China, and it benefitted the Chinese a lot, as it had a monopoly in the market. -
644
Gunpowder
Gunpowder was created in monasteries in the 9th century. An Indian monk found out that some of the soils(gunpowder) had saltpeter in it. -
Period: 700 to 750
Printing
During 700-750, printing was created in the walls of Buddhist monasteries in subtropical Sichuan. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Crops
During the reign of Emperor Cheng-Tsung(998-1022), Champa rice was introduced to China, because the Emperor was worried about agriculture. Champa rice is a type of rice that is strong and can resist droughts, making it a good crop for hot places like China. Another crop that was introduced to China during the 11th century were Indian green lentils. Indian green lentils were known for their large amount of yield and their seeds. These crops played a key process in China's southernization process. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Effects of New Crops
Champa rice, an important staple, was grown using systemic terracing, because of its resistance to droughts. Since Champa rice yields a big harvest, it caused a massive increase in population. During the mid eight and the early twelfth century. the total Chinese population doubled. -
Period: 960 to 1279
Song Dynasty
Southernization grew during the Song Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, Chinese mathematics were created before the Song Dynasty, however, they grew during the Song Dynasty and flourished. Also, during the Song Dynasty, cotton and indigo were becoming more present, and cotton canvas was created. Cotton canvas was used to make better sails for ships. During the Song Dynasty, compasses were also perfected, allowing Chinese sailors to map and travel the seas easier.
