Question

Compare Tang and Song era China to the cultural achievements of western Europe during this period. What were the economic and cultural factors that made these societies so different? Think about the situation of Europe after the fall of Rome.

Answer 1

Answer: From the sixth through twelfth centuries, during the Tang and Song dynasties, China may have been the word's most prosperous and cosmopolitan culture. It had intensive trade, innovative technology, inspiring poetry and art, robust religious institutions, large vibrant cities, and intense intellectual creativity.