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 (15[1])beishi, nanshi, and chuanfan classifications for northern, southern, and Sìchuān cuisines. Tourists visiting this dynasty’s capital flocked to early versions of the Ten Scenes of West Lake. (15[1])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, (-5[1])cities like the capital Kāifēng flourished during what medieval Chinese dynasty’s northern and southern periods? ■END■ (10[1])

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