The high development of economy is an important prerequisite for the development of science and technology and culture, and it is also the foundation of cultural prosperity. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the economy of the Song Dynasty flourished.
On the basis of "the world", the southern economy surpassed the north, which was not only the highest stage of China's feudal economic development, but also in the leading position in the world.
Second, it is relatively unified, stable and centralized.
The Northern Song Dynasty ended the separatist regime of the Five Dynasties and Ten States, strengthened centralization, and brought about a relatively stable situation in the Central Plains and the South.
Third, strengthen national integration.
During this period, Han regime and minority regime coexisted, ethnic integration was strengthened, economic and cultural exchanges and friendly exchanges between ethnic groups were the mainstream of ethnic relations, and people of all ethnic groups learned from each other, which promoted the improvement of ethnic cultures, especially minority cultures.
Fourth, foreign exchanges have developed significantly.
In the economic and cultural exchanges with Asian and African countries, on the one hand, China's advanced culture spread to all parts of the world, on the other hand, China also absorbed foreign cultures and enriched its national culture.
Fifth, on the basis of the cultural development of the previous generation.
The culture of this period continued to develop on the basis of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and people of all ethnic groups were good at inheriting and developing the achievements of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Sixth, the culture at that time was also related to the specific background conditions at that time, and culture was a reflection of politics and economy.