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What was one of Wu Zhao’s accomplishments as ruler of the Tang Dynasty?

A
She unified China under one rule.
B
She oversaw the conquest of Korea.
C
She increased the size of Tang territory.
D
She created penalties for breaking the law.
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What happened after Wu Zhao’s death?

A
A peaceful transition of power to another female ruler.
B
Rebellions broke out and the economy of the empire struggled.
C
Women continued to assume high positions of power in the empire.
D
Confucian scholars were appointed to powerful government positions.
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Chinese emperor Tang Taizong was best known for

A
establishing social services.
B
expanding the size of his empire.
C
providing free education for the poor.
D
filling positions with Confucian scholars.
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What was one notable invention during the Song Dynasty?

A
acupuncture
B
silk trade
C
moveable type
D
civil service exams
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How were officials chosen for government positions within the Tang Dynasty?

A
Loyal friends were placed in official positions.
B
Positions were handed down from father to son.
C
Wealthy landowners paid for government posts.
D
Civil service exams helped identify skilled workers.
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What was an accomplishment by the Song Dynasty of China?

A
The Song rulers expanded the use of coinage and paper currency.
B
The Song rulers defeated Kublai Khan after a long war.
C
The Song rulers expanded into the Mongol Empire.
D
The Song rulers first evaluated officials using civil service tests.
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What change did the Mongols bring to China?

A
The Mongols established the Han Dynasty.
B
The Mongols established the Yuan Dynasty.
C
The Mongols expanded the Tang Dynasty.
D
The Mongols expanded the Song Dynasty.
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This map shows the Grand Canal in eastern China.

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A
the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea
B
the Yangtze River and the East China Sea
C
the Huang He River and the Yangtze River
D
the Huang He River and the Yellow Sea
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Toward the end of the Tang Dynasty, the government faced

A
an invasion of armies from the north.
B
a series of rebellions in the outer areas.
C
a widespread plague that killed thousands.
D
a battle among members of the royal family.
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The Tang Dynasty ruled China beginning in

A
the 500s CE.
B
the 600s CE.
C
the 700s CE.
D
the 800s CE.

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