Chinese Interaction with the Northern Nomads During the Tang Dynasty

question 28

Multiple Choice

Chinese interaction with the northern nomads during the Tang dynasty resulted in the

• A) conversion of large numbers of the northern nomads to Daoism.
• B) evolution of a mixed Chinese/Turkic culture in northern China.
• C) launching of maritime expeditions in the Indian Ocean.
• D) replacement of the tribute system with a system of free trade.

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