Question

chinese social organization during the tang and song dynasties

24.
based on the chart, what is a conclusion about chinese society during the tang and song
most peasants in china were illiterate and could purchase land.
the majority of chinese merchants could obtain the role of emperor.
some people living in china had opportunities for social mobility.
social status of all chinese people was determined by a council of elders.
clear all
source: world history: connections to today, prentice hall (adapted)

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: The chart doesn't indicate peasants could purchase land (merchants can purchase land, peasants' path is to gentry via schooling/government service), and illiteracy of most peasants isn't shown. Eliminate.
• Second option: The emperor is at the top, and merchants' path is to gentry (not emperor). So majority of merchants can't be emperor. Eliminate.
• Third option: The chart shows peasants can move to gentry via schooling/government service, and merchants can move to gentry via land purchase/education. This shows some people (peasants, merchants) had social mobility opportunities. Correct.
• Fourth option: The chart shows social status is determined by hierarchy (emperor, court, gentry, peasants, merchants) and paths like education/land purchase, not a council of elders. Eliminate.

Answer:

The option "Some people living in China had opportunities for social mobility." (the third option among the listed choices)