Tang And Song Dynasties Similarities

Christian Europe was full of many different Empires all differing from each other, yet they were all similar. The two main Dynasties in china included, Tang and Song. Comparing overall Christian Europe to the Tang and Song dynasties will shockingly reveal many similarities, and obviously many, many differences.

Both, Christian Europe and the Tang and Song Dynasties shared many similarities. Both were geographically similar in many ways. Europe is connected to Asia (that is why it was previously called Eurasia). China is on the continent of Asia, so geographically these two ‘civilizations’ were close and both had water access and somewhat similar climates, but not identical. Additionally to geography, Christian Europe and both the Tang and Song Dynasties had many advancements and were in a way starting fresh. The empire or previous dynasty was over, and anew one had begun, starting fresh. Though, there
They seemed to be isolated by the dark ages. On the other hand, the Tang and the Song dynasty were in a certain golden age! Due to this golden age it seemed as if China found identity among the Tang and Song Dynasties, with religion. Buddhism became a popular religion in China, especially during these two dynasties. Obviously Christian Europe’s religion was Christianity, this separates this empire and dynasties in not only a religious way but along with a cultural way as well. Europe, was in shambles especially compared to these great dynasties, will until Charlemagne. Charlemagne was the hope and literally ‘great’! These are just a few of the multitude of differences between Christian Europe and the Tang and Song dynasties.

Overall, comparison between Christian Europe and the Tang and Song dynasties is something that could go on and on. They had a lot in common, but were more different as I see it. Their differences spread them apart but there similarities kept them linked