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Which dynasty in China was the leading example of diversity and innovation in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas during the 13th century?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was one of the key features of the Song Dynasty's government?

• Feudalism

• Imperial bureaucracy

• Military dictatorship

• Democratic elections

What was the purpose of the civil service exams during the Song Dynasty?

• To select military leaders

• To choose officials based on merit

• To determine tax rates

• To assign land ownership

What was the main influence on the civil service exams in the Song Dynasty?

• Buddhist teachings

• Confucian texts

• Daoist principles

• Legalist doctrines

What was the Grand Canal known for during the Song Dynasty?

• Being the longest river in China

• An efficient internal waterway transportation system

• A major military defense line

• The primary source of drinking water

What significant agricultural advancement occurred before the 11th century in China?

• Introduction of the plow

• Development of irrigation systems

• Cultivation of Champa rice

• Domestication of horses

What was one of the key factors that contributed to the rapid population growth in China during the Song Dynasty?

• Expansion of trade routes

• Abundance of food due to agricultural innovations

• Introduction of modern medicine

• Immigration from neighboring countries

What technological advancement helped Chinese sailors navigate open waters?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The use of the compass

• The development of radar

• The creation of detailed maps

What was the tributary system in China?

• A system where the Chinese emperor paid other states.

• A system where other states paid money or provided goods to honor the Chinese emperor.

• A system where the Chinese emperor provided goods to other states.

• A system where the Chinese emperor collected taxes from his own people.

Who were the scholar gentry in China?

• Farmers who worked for wealthy landowners.

• Artisans who created valuable goods.

• Landowners who inherited their wealth and were educated in Confucian philosophy.

• Merchants who traded goods.