Song Dynasty Flashcard

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During which time period did the Song Dynasty exist?

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960-1279 CE

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Which region was the Song Dynasty primarily located?

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East Asia

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How did Confucianism justify governance?

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By promoting imperial rule and social order

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Which of the following was a challenge faced by the military according to the document? Southern agricultural tribes, Eastern trading companies, Northern nomadic tribes, Western industrial powers

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Northern nomadic tribes

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What was the basis for the rigorous testing in the Civil Service Examination System?

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Confucian classics

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How did patriarchal structures in Song China reflect and support governmental systems?

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By reinforcing male authority

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What cultural principles did neighboring states adopt from China?

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Confucian principles

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The tribute system reflected China’s belief that it was:

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The Middle Kingdom

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The scholar-gentry class in Song China gained influence primarily through:

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Civil service examinations

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Which innovation in agriculture most contributed to Song dynasty population growth? Options: Gunpowder, Champa rice, Grand Canal, Magnetic Compass

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Champa rice