The Jin Dynasty
History: KS3, topic 1.1.3
The Jin Dynasty
Following the Liao Dynasty, the Jin dynasty was established. It was known for military strength and efforts to blend the Chinese and Jurchen cultures.
The Jin dynasty (1115-1234 AD)
- The Jin dynasty lasted from 1115 to 1234 AD.
- The Jin dynasty followed after the Liao Dynasty.
- The Jin dynasty was established by the Jurchen people.
- The Jurchen people conquered Liao and took over parts of the Song territories.
Military strength
- The Jin dynasty was characterised by its military strength.
- The Jin dynasty’s military strategies and use of gunpowder weaponry were advanced for their time.
- The military strategies helped the Jin dynasty to maintain a firm grasp over their empire.
Blending Chinese and Jurchen cultures
- The Jin dynasty made big efforts to blend the Chinese and Jurchen cultures.
- The Jin dynasty adopted many Chinese customs.
Exams for the civil service
- One of the Chinese customs adopted by the Jin dynasty was exams for the civil service.
- Civil service meant the people who assisted in running the government.
- The exam for the civil service was used to select officials based on how good they were.
- The exam for the civil service was used instead of choosing people who were related to someone important.
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