Answer:
The Song Dynasty
Explanation:
The Song dynasty a ruling dynasty in China between the years 960 and 1279; that happened to the period of the Five Dynasties and the Ten Kingdoms and was succeeded by the Yuan dynasty. It was the first government in world history to use paper money, and the first Chinese government to establish a permanent navy. This dynasty also saw the first known use of gunpowder, as well as the first discernment of true North using the compass. The Southern Song dynasty considerably strengthened its naval force, in order to defend its waters and borders and carry out maritime missions abroad.
