Which of the five general criteria do you feel is the most important? why ?
1. active citizen participation
2. a favorable economy
3. widespread education
4. strong civil society
5. social consensus ?

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.

i would say that the politicial parties from state to state varies.

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it caused mass african migration, african populations to grow, african empires to topple, and racism against slaves to emerge.