#1: Describe three to four ideas or accomplishments that the Tang and
Song dynasties shared. Give a brief description of the idea or accomplishment and
how it helped those dynasties rule China.
#2: Describe three to four ways in which the Tang and Song dynasties
were different or how the Song dynasty further developed ideas that started with the
Tang.
#3: Summarize what you think was the most important idea or accom-
plishment that the Tang and Song dynasties shared. Tell how this idea helped to make
China one of the most highly developed civilizations of the time. ​