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What was a key factor that set the Tang and Song Dynasties apart from other civilizations?
What was a key factor that set the Tang and Song Dynasties apart from other civilizations?
- Religious dominance
- Military conquests
- Technological innovation (correct)
- Nomadic lifestyle
What contributed to the prosperity of Chinese cities during the Tang and Song periods?
What contributed to the prosperity of Chinese cities during the Tang and Song periods?
- Lack of international interactions
- Cultural exchange and trade through the Silk Roads (correct)
- Excessive military campaigns
- Strict government control over citizens
What impact did the Tang rulers have on wealth distribution in China?
What impact did the Tang rulers have on wealth distribution in China?
- They implemented heavy taxes on the poor
- They encouraged monopolies among the elite
- They hoarded resources for personal gain
- They redistributed land to provide opportunities for the less fortunate to grow wealthy (correct)
Why did scholars and merchants from distant regions travel to Tang China during its golden age?
Why did scholars and merchants from distant regions travel to Tang China during its golden age?
What enabled the Tang and Song governments to encourage trade both domestically and internationally?
What enabled the Tang and Song governments to encourage trade both domestically and internationally?
In what way did women's status differ in the Tang and Song Dynasties compared to previous dynasties?
In what way did women's status differ in the Tang and Song Dynasties compared to previous dynasties?
Why was literature, especially poetry, celebrated during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
Why was literature, especially poetry, celebrated during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
What was one significant way for people to move up the social ladder and gain power in the government during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
What was one significant way for people to move up the social ladder and gain power in the government during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
How did the invention of printing technology contribute to the flourishing of poetry and literature during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
How did the invention of printing technology contribute to the flourishing of poetry and literature during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
What role did Korea play in influencing Japanese culture during early civilization?
What role did Korea play in influencing Japanese culture during early civilization?
How did the Japanese show interest in Chinese culture during the Tang Dynasty?
How did the Japanese show interest in Chinese culture during the Tang Dynasty?
In what way did civil service exams change between the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty?
In what way did civil service exams change between the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty?
