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|  |  What is the significance of the Grand Canal? |
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|  |  Compare and contrast the Tang and the Song dynasties. |
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|  |  What policies helped to account for the early success of the Tang? |
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|  |  Explain how China's view of itself as the Middle Kingdom shaped foreign relations. |
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|  |  What factors led to the decline of the Song? |
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| 6.
|  |  What agricultural developments helped to transform the Chinese economy? |
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|  |  What important technological, industrial, and commercial innovations occurred during this period? |
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| 8.
|  |  Trace the development of Buddhism in China and how it interacted with Daoism and Confucianism. |
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|  |  What was the extent and nature of the influence of China on Korea, Vietnam, and Japan? |
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| 10.
|  |  What is the significance of foot binding? |
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