11/21 Ancient China WORLD HIST

What was the role of mandarins in medieval China?

• They were bureaucrats overseeing exams

• They were merchants

• They were military leaders

• They were religious figures

Which invention helped standardize writing in the Song Dynasty?

• The sundial

• The compass

• The printing press

• The abacus

What was a major use of coal during the Song Dynasty?

• To make pottery

• For heating homes

• For lighting streets

• To power ships

What was a key factor in the Song Dynasty's infrastructure revolution?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The use of solar energy

• The use of coal in iron production

• The development of new roads