TECHNOLOGY OF THE SONG DYNASTY

CHAIN PUMP

• at the end of the chain there would be several circular discs.
• the beginning of the chain is dipped in to water and the chain runs threw a tube.
• water is then trapped between the discs and is then lifted to the top.

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WOOD BLOCK PRINTING

• was used as a technique for printing.
• was used to text, image or pattern throughout East Asia.
• printed on textiles which was later paper.

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PAPER MONEY

• was introduced early in the (960-1279).
• was easier to carry then metal coins.

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FIRE LANCE

• was an ancestor of the cannon.
• was used with gun powder to power it.

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GUN POWDER

• was not invented by the Song Dynasty but was used by them.
• was used in many different weapons in the Song Dynasty.

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THE MAGNET COMPASS

• Was not invented by the Song but perfected it.
• was used to navigate ships across large bodies of water.

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CONCLUSION

• In conclusion these were the artifacts used by the Song Dynasty to perfect their empire.