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🏛️ History 13 minLesson 33 of 50
The Song Dynasty Innovations
Discover how China became the global leader in technology and economics during the 11th century.
What you will learn
- The Song Dynasty saw the invention of movable type printing, revolutionizing communication.
- Advances in agriculture, such as new strains of rice, led to a population boom.
- They pioneered the use of the magnetic compass for maritime navigation.
Prosperity in Song China (960-1279) | World History | Khan Academy
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Question 1 of 1Which invention appeared in the Song Dynasty?
