The invention from Song, China that had the greatest influence on the spread of learning was paper and printing. This helped to get the public interested in reading.
Common: Language/Culture barrier resulting in separatist movements from a larger dominant culture (i.e. french speaking quebecois being dominated by larger canada, Uighur muslims vs. Han chinese, itchkeria vs ingushetia) Different in geographic locales, scope of the difference, and degree of divergence of culture/language.
They would tell stories and have rituals commemorating the events.
It’s known for intricate detail, symmetry, balance, harmony, and tall columns.
