Which statement best describes the roles of the Tang and Song dynasties in China’s development? Question 1 options:

Neither dynasty used meritocracy and the civil service examination system, and both were focused on promoting unity and expanding the empire.

Both dynasties used meritocracy and the civil service examination system, but the Tang promoted political unity and expansion, while the Song had economic prosperity, promoted the expansion of trade, and saw an expansion of the upper class.

Both dynasties used meritocracy and the civil service examination system, but the Song promoted political unity and expansion, while the Tang had economic prosperity, promoted the expansion of trade, and saw an expansion of the upper class.

Neither dynasty saw a rise in the standard of living or territorial expansion, but both encouraged political unity.