Early Asian Dynasties Quick Check

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How did the role of the scholar class change during the Song Dynasty?(1 point)
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Scholars became moral guides because of their Buddhist knowledge.
Scholars became moral guides because of their Buddhist knowledge.

Scholars were no longer appreciated by the common people.
Scholars were no longer appreciated by the common people.

The role of the scholar-official became more important.
The role of the scholar-official became more important.

Scholar-officials’ duties were taken over by military men.

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The correct response is:

The role of the scholar-official became more important.

During the Song Dynasty, the scholar-officials gained prominence as the emphasis on Confucian values and civil service examinations increased, leading to their greater influence in government and society.