Tang and Song Dynasties

What did the Tang dynasty do to encourage economic growth?

• Introduced new taxes

• Implemented strict trade regulations

• Encouraged agricultural reform and trade

• Reduced the number of government officials

Which emperor used Confucian ideas to organize the government during the Tang dynasty?

• Wu Zhao

• Taizong

• Sui Yangdi

• Gaozong

Despite the stormy succession, Wu Zhao's policies were sensible, improved the life of the people, and helped strengthen the empire.

• false

• true

What made Song China the world's most advanced society of the time?

• Adoption of Buddhism as the state philosophy

• Domestic improvements

• Introduction of new trade routes

• Expansion of the empire

What was the main crop in Song China?

• Barley

• Rice

• Corn

• Wheat

What led to the rapid growth of China's population during the Song dynasty?

• Strains of rice from Southeast Asia

• Introduction of birth control methods

• Decrease in the number of wars

• Improved healthcare facilities

Who became ruler of China by ruthlessly eliminating their rivals and own children?

• Yangdi

• Wendi

• Taizong

• Wu Zhao

Agriculture expanded in Song China with new techniques in...

• All of these

• Drainage

• Irrigation

• Terrace farming

What led to the growth of cities in Song China?

• Lack of cultural development

• Economic prosperity

• Decline in trade

• Decrease in population

What did China start during the Song dynasty due to economic prosperity?

• Construction of more temples

• Establishment of new trade routes

• Formation of new political alliances

• Banks and paper money