5.1 - Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE): Innovations and Socio-economic Change
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Practice Questions
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What was the primary system of selecting government officials in the Song Dynasty?
💡 Hint: Think about how they chose people based on merit rather than family.
What currency did the Song Dynasty introduce to promote trade?
💡 Hint: Consider the name of the early paper system issued by the government.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the significance of the Civil Service Examination in the Song Dynasty?
💡 Hint: Think about rights and access to education in governance.
True or False: The Song Dynasty was known for its hereditary political system.
💡 Hint: Consider how officials were selected in the Song Dynasty.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the long-term impacts of the innovations introduced during the Song Dynasty on global trade.
💡 Hint: Consider each innovation’s impact on trade routes and merchant activities.
Compare the effects of agricultural surplus on urbanization in the Song Dynasty and another historical period.
💡 Hint: Look at both agricultural changes and the resultant societal shifts.
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