Question

Which dynasty had government officials from southern China because the north was under foreign rule?

A) Ming
B) Tang
C) Song
D) Sui

Answer 1

The Song Dynasty, particularly during the Southern Song period (1127-1279), had government officials from southern China because the north was under the control of foreign-ruled hybrid states.

Step-by-step explanation:

The dynasty that had government officials from southern China because the north was under foreign rule was the Song Dynasty. When the Tang dynasty collapsed in 907, several new states emerged in northern China, which F. W. Mote refers to as "hybrid states". The Song dynasty, established in the southern part of the former Tang territory, faced challenges from these northern states, such as the Khitan Liao and the Jurchen Jin. As a result, the court fled to Hangzhou, establishing what is known as the Southern Song (1127-1279), and consequently recruited officials locally, contributing to why the government officials during this period were primarily from southern China.