Practice Test

Question 5 • World History

Which statement correctly describes the Tang Dynasty?

Answer

The dynasty was the first to establish civil service exams in China to identify the best workers for government positions.

The dynasty encouraged the growth of artisans in different fields to produce works that inspired a Golden Age of culture for China.

The dynasty ended by the invasion and takeover of Kublai Khan and the Mongol Dynasty.

The dynasty created a vast empire that stretched from the East China Sea westward across China.

Explanation

The Tang Dynasty is known for a cultural Golden Age, with flourishing poetry, art, and crafts. Its support for artisans helped produce works that contributed to this cultural growth, so choice B is correct. Choice A is incorrect because civil service examinations began earlier, during the Sui Dynasty, and were expanded under the Tang.

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