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China in the Global Middle Ages

China in the Global Middle Ages

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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In this video, we cover China from c. 1200 to c. 1500 CE. We look at the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties and analyze three primary sources. Areas of focus include: continuities and changes in governance, land-based and maritime trade, and technological and cultural transfers.