Question

what did the tang dynastys shift in governance emphasize? religious devotion the value of education the importance of hereditary rule

Explanation:

The Tang Dynasty emphasized the value of education. It expanded and improved the imperial examination system, which selected officials based on merit (including knowledge from Confucian texts and literary skills). This was a shift from previous systems that might have relied more on hereditary status or other non - educational criteria. Religious devotion was present (e.g., Buddhism was influential), but it was not the main emphasis of the governance shift. Hereditary rule was de - emphasized in favor of merit - based selection through education.

Answer:

the value of education