Author Question: Of Wang Anshi attempted reforms, which of the following was a failure that was key in China's defeat ... (Read 21 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Of Wang Anshi attempted reforms, which of the following was a failure that was key in China's defeat by the Mongols?

a. Building up a mounted army
b. Periodic merit evaluations of officials
c. A system where upper-level officials became responsible for the actions they recommended for promotion
d. Checks by Imperial Censors

Question 2

The authors argue that the examinations system under the Song, compared to earlier such systems, was particularly

a. biased in favor of the wealthy.
b. corrupt.
c. conducive to social mobility.
d. harsh.