Imperial China

30 August 2022
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What was an accomplishment by the Song Dynasty of China? The Song rulers created the first paper currency in history. The Song rulers defeated Kublai Khan after a long war. The Song rulers expanded into the Mongol Empire. The Song rulers established a system of coinage.
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The Song rulers created the first paper currency in history.
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Chinese emperor Tang Taizong was best known for establishing social services. expanding the size of his empire. providing free education for the poor. filling positions with Confucian scholars.
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expanding the size of his empire.
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Why did the Tang Dynasty face difficulties toward the end of its reign? The economy struggled as China became unable to protect its long-distance trade routes. The government suffered as friends were placed in official positions instead of skilled workers. The economy struggled as peasants became unable to pay their increasingly higher taxes. The government suffered as the line of succession became unclear after Gaozong's death.
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The economy struggled as China became unable to protect its long-distance trade routes.
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To expand his empire, Tang Taizong primarily relied on his military skills. used his trade relationships. chose loyal friends as officials. won over the peasants in rural areas.
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relied on his military skills.
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The Song Dynasty succeeded in reunifying several kingdoms. reunifying all the Tang territory. breaking up several kingdoms. breaking up all the Tang territory.
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reunifying several kingdoms.
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How were officials chosen for government positions within the Tang Dynasty? Loyal friends were placed in official positions. Positions were handed down from father to son. Wealthy landowners paid for government posts. Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.
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Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.
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What was one of Wu Zhao's accomplishments as ruler of the Tang Dynasty? She unified China under one rule. She oversaw the conquest of Korea. She increased the size of Tang territory. She created penalties for breaking the law.
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She oversaw the conquest of Korea.