Round 4: Tossup 9

This dynasty slowly abolished a curfew dictated by the gate-closing drum, allowing for the flourishing of night markets. The restaurant culture of this dynasty, detailed in Dreams of Splendor of the Eastern Capital, developed the beishi, nanshi, (-5[1])and chuanfan classifications for northern, southern, and Sìchuān cuisines. Tourists visiting this dynasty’s capital flocked to (15[1])early versions of the Ten Scenes of West Lake. During the rule of this dynasty, refugees fleeing from (*) Biànjīng contributed to the swelling population of Hangzhou, which became the capital after the Jìngkāng incident. (10[1])Shortages in copper money led this dynasty to create jiāozǐ, the first paper banknotes. For 10 points, cities like the capital Kāifēng flourished (10[1])during what medieval Chinese dynasty’s (-5[1])northern and southern periods? (10[1])■END■ (0[1])

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