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How did the Song Dynasty compare to the Tang Dynasty?

The Song Dynasty came first and established many reforms that the Tang Dynasty later adopted.
The Song Dynasty came second and did away with many reforms that the Tang Dynasty established.
The Song Dynasty was smaller than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly longer period of time.
The Song Dynasty was larger than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly shorter period of time.

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The correct choice is:
"The Song Dynasty was smaller than the Tang Dynasty but lasted for a slightly longer period of time."

Why: Tang ruled c. 618–907 (about 289 years) and controlled a larger territory at its height. The Song ruled c. 960–1279 (about 319 years) and governed a smaller area (especially after losing the north to the Liao/Jin), but lasted slightly longer. The Song mostly built on and modified Tang institutions (expanded the civil-service system, changed fiscal and military arrangements, and advanced many technologies and economic practices) rather than simply undoing most Tang reforms.