The Song Dynasty was first civilization in the world to use banknotes, aka paper money. They also were the first to use gunpowder, and the first to make a permanent navy. They were also the first to discern the North using a true compass. They had many, many firsts, which helped develop the world into how it is today.
Sorry, that this is only one half of your answer. But, I hope this still helps.
It would be d where a king or queen rules
he is simply using a paradox to symbolize that technology controls society.
Absolutely not because this would mean we'd not work with International countries and many other things. Look up the definition of Isolationism and come up with your own answer in your own words because it's asking you to provide your own opinion