Song Legacy
vPolitics
ØNot as strong politically or militarily as the Tang
ØStrong support of Confucian values
§Neo-Confucianism – emphasis on high morality, hostility to foreign influence, stress on tradition (stifled innovation), authority of men
vCharacteristics
ØScholar-gentry class dominates
§abuses in civil service exam develop
ØPaper money
ØArts & commerce
ØInvented Magnetic compass
§makes China a great sea power
