Factors Leading to Golden Age
Factors leading to Golden Age
1. Good Governance
The outcome of a civilization’s growth depended very much on government policies. Impact of good policies can lead to political, economical and social stability, which are the ideal conditions of achieving golden age. Political stability is thus achieved when there is a positive relationship the people have towards the government due to its beneficial policies. (Meritocracy, imperial exams, Confucianism, Buddhism) Allow officials to enter the government based on merit. Result in more open society, Attain achievements such as….
2. Economic Prosperity
Taxes were distributed evenly. Farmers were eventually allowed to own land. Traders came in because of political stability. There was economic mobility due to the meritocratic system. Also economy flourished due to in coming visitors and traders to learn and trade with the Tang (new ideas, new products, exchange ideas attract more visitors.). GA achieved as economic prosperity widespread. 3. Military Strength
A golden age flourishes best when a civilization is settled and at peace. People are not troubled by external threats or by the constant demands of a government trying to feed an army and to find other supplies for war. Often this means that the civilization has a strong army and even a navy capable of keeping the peace longer peacetime. 4. Open Society
Willingness to consider new ideas from the outside word, or scholars within, rather than reject in favor of traditional ideas. Enguna social stability because minimal discrimination, acceptance of new comers and ideas. For example, the Tang dynasty in China encouraged Buddhism but did not stop people in China from practicing other religions. People are more willing to establish contact and trade with people of other cultures and consider their ideas. This brings wealth through trade, and new ideas too. (E.g. Artistic and scientific
1. Good Governance
The outcome of a civilization’s growth depended very much on government policies. Impact of good policies can lead to political, economical and social stability, which are the ideal conditions of achieving golden age. Political stability is thus achieved when there is a positive relationship the people have towards the government due to its beneficial policies. (Meritocracy, imperial exams, Confucianism, Buddhism) Allow officials to enter the government based on merit. Result in more open society, Attain achievements such as….
2. Economic Prosperity
Taxes were distributed evenly. Farmers were eventually allowed to own land. Traders came in because of political stability. There was economic mobility due to the meritocratic system. Also economy flourished due to in coming visitors and traders to learn and trade with the Tang (new ideas, new products, exchange ideas attract more visitors.). GA achieved as economic prosperity widespread. 3. Military Strength
A golden age flourishes best when a civilization is settled and at peace. People are not troubled by external threats or by the constant demands of a government trying to feed an army and to find other supplies for war. Often this means that the civilization has a strong army and even a navy capable of keeping the peace longer peacetime. 4. Open Society
Willingness to consider new ideas from the outside word, or scholars within, rather than reject in favor of traditional ideas. Enguna social stability because minimal discrimination, acceptance of new comers and ideas. For example, the Tang dynasty in China encouraged Buddhism but did not stop people in China from practicing other religions. People are more willing to establish contact and trade with people of other cultures and consider their ideas. This brings wealth through trade, and new ideas too. (E.g. Artistic and scientific