Consider what you have just read and learned about china during the tang and song dynasties. write a paragraph that summarizes how these two dynasties were similar in their ability to unify china.

During this time, China was seeking to improve its society and its government. Chinese leaders were looking for effective ways to govern, and Confucian ideals were being applied to family life. The readings about the roles of women indicate an attempt to educate and explain how families should and should not operate for the greatest efficiency. The two dynasties also governed similarly by creating civil service exams and social services.