Kaifeng
City · c. 951 CE · in Central Asia
Capital of Later Zhou (951–960).
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Around the same time and place
- Tang dynasty (618–907 CE): The Tang dynasty, ruling from Chang'an, presided over a cosmopolitan golden age of poetry, Buddhism and trade.
- Goryeo (918–1392 CE): Dynasty founded by Wang Geon with its capital at Kaesong; the name Korea derives from it.
- Song dynasty (960–1279 CE): Founded by Zhao Kuangyin with its capital at Kaifeng, the Song saw a commercial revolution, paper money and advances in printing and science.
- Silla (c. 57 BCE – c. 935 CE): Kingdom with its capital at Gyeongju, traditionally founded in 57 BCE, that unified most of Korea in the 7th century.
- Imperial examination system (605–1905 CE): The Sui formalised civil service examinations for selecting officials, a system that lasted until its abolition in 1905.
- Kaesong (c. 911 CE): Capital of Taebong (911–918), Goryeo (922–1392).
- Changsha (c. 911 CE): Capital of Southern Chu (911–951).
- Hangzhou (c. 911 CE): Capital of Wuyue (911–978).
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