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Question
Which statement explains how the scholar class evolved during the Song Dynasty?(1 point)
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Scholars had to be familiar with Confucian texts to serve in the government.
Scholars had to be familiar with Confucian texts to serve in the government.

Scholars became disliked by society during times of political change.
Scholars became disliked by society during times of political change.

The civil service examination favored those from powerful families.
The civil service examination favored those from powerful families.

The growth of the scholar class led to art and literature declining.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Scholars had to be familiar with Confucian texts to serve in the government.

This statement accurately reflects how the scholar class evolved during the Song Dynasty, as Confucianism became the foundation of the education system and civil service exams, which were necessary for government service.