What is another word for sung dynasty?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌŋ dˈɪnɐsti] (IPA) 
The Sung Dynasty, which ruled over China from 960 to 1279 AD, is also known by several synonyms. The most commonly used alternative names include the Song Dynasty, the Song Empire, and the Northern and Southern Song. The name 'Song' is derived from the name of a region in which the dynasty was first established. The Northern and Southern Song refers to the period when the dynasty was split into two parts, with the northern part ruled by the Liao Dynasty, and the southern part by the Song Dynasty. Other synonyms for the Sung Dynasty include the Qingliu or 'pure' Liu Song Dynasty, the Tianchi or 'Heavenly Pool' Dynasty, and the Taizu or 'Great Ancestor' Dynasty.
