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Which of the following is an effect of the revival of Confucianism during the Song Dynasty?
A.
the importance of the civil service examination system
B.
the decline of trade with neighboring territories
C.
the belief that leaders should rule by divine right
D.
the development of a powerful standing navy

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A. the importance of the civil service examination system

Explanation: The Song revival of Confucianism (Neo-Confucianism) emphasized moral education and bureaucratic merit, strengthening the civil service exams as the main route to government office.