This dynasty lated from 960 CE to 1279 CE.

The emperor Taizu reunited much of China but north remained under control of the nomadic Jin.

Neo-Confucianism was on the rise.

Neo-Confucianism stressedmorality as the highest goal, people became hostile to outisde influences and ideas, more stress on traditionalism, and emphasized rank, obligation, deference, and gender distinctions.

It started to decline due to financial stress from tribute payments to the northern nomads, increased taxes caused social unrest, and the army were poorly equipped.

They were eventually conquered by the Mongols