<P> The Song Dynasty was considered to be the golden age of great advancements in science and technology of China , thanks to innovative scholar - officials such as Su Song ( 1020 -- 1101 ) and Shen Kuo ( 1031 -- 1095 ) . Inventions such as the hydro - mechanical astronomical clock , the first continuous and endless power - transmitting chain , woodblock printing and paper money were all invented during the Song Dynasty . </P>
<P> The Song Dynasty was considered to be the golden age of great advancements in science and technology of China , thanks to innovative scholar - officials such as Su Song ( 1020 -- 1101 ) and Shen Kuo ( 1031 -- 1095 ) . Inventions such as the hydro - mechanical astronomical clock , the first continuous and endless power - transmitting chain , woodblock printing and paper money were all invented during the Song Dynasty . </P>
beginning in 1200 b.c.e . what new technology entered china
beginning in 1200 b.c.e . what new technology entered china
hydro - mechanical astronomical clock power - transmitting chain woodblock printing paper money
hydro - mechanical astronomical clock power - transmitting chain woodblock printing paper money