Tang- 618-907, also known as T'ang, Chinese dynasty during which imperial China became one of the wealthiest and most powerful regions in the world. Became the Golden Age of China. In the eighth century was considered most powerful. Had block printing. Government split into districts. Official Confucius texts. Buddhism flourished. Christianity introduced. Empress Wu. Class barriers broke down. Increase of trade. Government run on a budget.
Song- 960-1279, also known as Sung, imperial Chinese dynasty that brought China to one of its highest points in history economically, artistically, and intellectually. The Song period is traditionally divided into