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Read the following passage and answer the questions give below: “In China, an empire was established under the Tang dynasty, which remained in power for about 300 years (from the seventh to the tenth centuries). Its capital, Xi’an, was one of the largest cities in the world, visited by Turks, Iranians, Indians, Japanese and Koreans. The Tang empire was administered by a bureaucracy recruited through an examination, which was open to all who wished to appear for it. This system of selecting officials remained in place, with some changes, till 1911.” 1. Which dynasty remained in power in China from seventh to the tenth century? 2. Mention the foreigners who visited Xi’an, one of the largest cities in the world. 3. How was the bureaucracy appointed to administer the Tang empire? The system of recruitment through examination persisted till which year?

HistoryClass 7AllAnswered 12 Apr 2026
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Answer:

  1. Tang dynasty established an empire in China from seventh to the tenth century.
  2. Xi’an was visited by Turks, Iranians, Indians, Japanese and Koreans.
  3. Tang empire was administered by a bureaucracy recruited through an examination.

This system of selecting officials remained in place, with some changes till 1911.

History · Class 7