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Which statement correctly describes the Song Dynasty?
The dynasty was the first to establish government civil service exams.
The dynasty thrived under a strong economy and social services.
The dynasty created an empire that spanned northeast China.
The dynasty was led by the well-respected Empress, Wu Zhao.
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"The dynasty thrived under a strong economy and social services."
Why: The Song (960–1279) is known for economic growth, urbanization, commercial expansion, technological innovations (printing, gunpowder, paper money) and expanded state welfare/administrative institutions.
Why the others are incorrect:
- Civil service exams existed before the Song (Sui/Tang) though the Song expanded and regularized them.
- The Song did not control northeast China (northern territories were lost to Liao/Jin); the empire was largely centered in central and southern China.
- Empress Wu Zetian ruled the Tang period, not the Song.
Why: The Song (960–1279) is known for economic growth, urbanization, commercial expansion, technological innovations (printing, gunpowder, paper money) and expanded state welfare/administrative institutions.
Why the others are incorrect:
- Civil service exams existed before the Song (Sui/Tang) though the Song expanded and regularized them.
- The Song did not control northeast China (northern territories were lost to Liao/Jin); the empire was largely centered in central and southern China.
- Empress Wu Zetian ruled the Tang period, not the Song.
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