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During the Tang dynasty, farmers began to grow tea, which became a very popular drink. Since then, the Chinese have been known for their tea

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The Tang Dynasty was the "great age of poetry" in China  Their poems were often about nature, but also about human emotions

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By the Tang Dynasty, China had much less wood to use for fuel for fire and heat. That is when they discovered coal could be used instead and this began their coal mining industry.

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During the Tang Dynasty, the Chinese built huge ships with sails and rudders, which helped with steering. This encouraged their sailors to sail to distant ports for trade.

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Chinese Civil Service Examinations (tests)

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Chinese Civil Service Examinations (tests)

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Calligraphy is decorative handwriting. Chinese painters often used brushes and ink to add poems using calligraphy to their landscape paintings

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With the creation of new printing technology, paper money was invented during the Song Dynasty. This helped Chinese traders because it was lighter to carry than a lot of coins. Paper money helped the economy and cities grew!

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With they innovation of coal mining, they were able to heat iron to high temperatures and make a new, stronger metal -- steel. Steel could be used for armor, swords, and helmets as well as for farm tools.

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During the Song Dynasty, many Chinese artists painted landscapes, but not to look natural. Instead it was to try to show the "idea" of the scenery

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Around 1150, the Chinese perfected the magnetic compass. This helped their sailors navigate better and let them sail farther and longer. This would really expand their trade.

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Gunpowder was created during the Tang dynasty and was used in explosives and weapons. This made the Chinese army very powerful. Later gunpowder was used to make fireworks