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During which dynasty did Chinese farmers start cultivating garlic, soybeans, and peaches on a widespread scale?
During which dynasty did Chinese farmers start cultivating garlic, soybeans, and peaches on a widespread scale?
- Qin Dynasty
- Tang Dynasty (correct)
- Ming Dynasty
- Han Dynasty
What was the major change in agricultural practices during the Tang Dynasty?
What was the major change in agricultural practices during the Tang Dynasty?
- Shift from farming to hunting practices
- Cultivation of tea at a large scale (correct)
- Introduction of rice cultivation
- Increase in silk production
What factor contributed significantly to the prosperity of both the Tang and Sung Dynasties?
What factor contributed significantly to the prosperity of both the Tang and Sung Dynasties?
- Favorable weather conditions for agriculture
- Strict isolationism from foreign influences
- Introduction of new military technologies
- Trade policies that encouraged international trade (correct)
Which Chinese dynasty officially became tea-obsessed according to the text?
Which Chinese dynasty officially became tea-obsessed according to the text?
What type of society did tea become the essence of during the Tang Dynasty?
What type of society did tea become the essence of during the Tang Dynasty?
Who wrote 'The Classic of Tea' in the 8th century?
Who wrote 'The Classic of Tea' in the 8th century?
What type of printing did Bi Sheng invent in the early 11th century?
What type of printing did Bi Sheng invent in the early 11th century?
What was the initial purpose of gunpowder during the Sung Dynasty?
What was the initial purpose of gunpowder during the Sung Dynasty?
What was one of the main factors that led to the development of joint-stock companies in Sung China?
What was one of the main factors that led to the development of joint-stock companies in Sung China?
Which Chinese dynasty reopened the Silk Roads for trade after almost 800 years of closure?
Which Chinese dynasty reopened the Silk Roads for trade after almost 800 years of closure?
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