Question

Which of the following strengthened the central government during the tang and song dynasties

a. decreased farming output
b traditional daoist ideas
c land reform policy 
d the beliefs of Confucianism 
e cultural difference from india

choose 2 please!

Answer 1

The rule of the Tang and the Song dynasties are known as a Golden Age of China because of the economic and political stability lived during at this time. Previous to this period, China was divided and there were constant conflicts in the region, but this wealthy period was achieved thanks to the unification of the different regions of China, and the support to this central government. The Tang dynasty (which ruled for nearly 300 years 618–907) used the traditional Daoist ideas (option b) to succeed and get the regional support. Similarly, the Song dynasty (that ruled from 960 to 1279) used the beliefs of Confucianism (option d) as a way to organize the civil and politic life of the population.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

• Traditional daoist ideas.

• The beliefs of Confucianism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Daoism is a Chinese religion founded by Laozi, it consists in living in harmony with the Dao "the way". The emperors during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) saw Laozi as one of their ancestors and supported the practice of Daoism, they built Daoist temples and established schools for Daoist canons.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279) recovered the practice of Daoism and it became very popular. The Emperor Huizong supported the religion and invited Daoist priests to his court, he also appointed Daoist teachers to positions in the government and established Daoist temples.

Confucianism is a popular philosophy and ideology in China, with the popular practice of Daoism and Buddhism, the Confucian scholars integrated elements of these religions into their philosophy and created the Neo-Confucianism during the Tang Dynasty. But the true pioneer was Zhou Dunyi during the Song Dynasty.

Neo-Confucianism is a philosophy of harmony between humanity and the universe.