Final answer:
The name associated with the founding of the Song Dynasty in 960 is Taizu, also known as Zhao Kuangyin.
The answer is option ⇒1
Step-by-step explanation:
The name related to the founding of the Song Dynasty in 960 is Taizu. Taizu, also known as Zhao Kuangyin, was the founding emperor who united the fractured political entities in central and southern China, claiming the Mandate of Heaven for the Zhao family, thus establishing the Song Dynasty.
This dynasty experienced significant population and economic growth and was known for its military strategy that included using payments to pacify potentially hostile neighbors, as mentioned by the Song Dynasty's founding brothers, Emperors Taizu and Taizong.
The answer is option ⇒1