Song Dynasty China Government and Society
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Why did China use religion, specifically Confucianism, to justify the bureaucracy?

  • To promote men over women in governance
  • To enforce footbinding as a cultural practice
  • To establish a matriarchal society
  • To ensure proper knowledge among tax collectors (correct)

    • How did Neo-Confucianism differ from traditional Confucianism?

  • By eliminating the bureaucracy
  • By incorporating elements of Buddhism (correct)
  • By elevating women's societal status
  • By embracing a patriarchal society

    • What did women in Song Dynasty China mainly sacrifice for beauty and riches?

  • Their ability to participate in the bureaucracy
  • Their religious beliefs
  • Their feet through footbinding (correct)
  • Their land ownership rights

    • How did men generally rank in society compared to women during the Song Dynasty in China?

    <p>Men were always prioritized over women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of testing individuals to enter the Chinese bureaucracy?

    <p>To ensure they had proper knowledge for tax collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common characteristic among China, Islam, and Christianity?

    <p>Influence on neighboring countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people believed in learning soul-searching truths through adaptation to local cultures and traditions?

    <p>Sufis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Europe to invade when they took books from the Islamic world?

    <p>Scientific curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization overthrew the existing power and established three different empires while deciding to maintain their traditions, religion, and legal system?

    <p>Turks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common belief did China, Islam, and Christianity share regarding deities?

    <p>Monotheistic beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Islamic world contribute to the field of science?

    <p>Books of Greek philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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