During the Tang dynasty, China’s population was about 60 million. During the Song, the farmers of China fed a country of more th
an 100 million people. Which of the following is the best reason for the dramatic population increase? a. Song rulers promoted large families in order to increase the size of their armies. b. Agricultural advances, such as fast-ripening rice and the cultivation of more land, made food plentiful. c. Conquered people from outside territories relocated to China. d. Medical advancements helped cure deadly diseases and made people healthier. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
b. Agricultural advances, such as fast-ripening rice and the cultivation of more land, made food plentiful.
Explanation:
The Tang and the Song dynasties era was an era of prosperity and innovation in which not only did China become the most advanced country in the world, but it also became the most populous, soaring to 100 million during the Song dynasty. One of the reasons for this dramatic population increase was China's advancements in farming, which improved the cultivation of rice thanks to a new variety of fast-ripening rice that began to be largely used in the country. This new variety allowed farmers to harvest two rice crops each year rather than one, and consequently, they produced more and more food that was sufficient to feed the rapidly expanding population.
