The Official Wang Anshi (1021-1086) Proposed All of the Following

question 25

Multiple Choice

The official Wang Anshi (1021-1086) proposed all of the following reforms EXCEPT:

• A) The abolition of forced labor.
• B) Greatly increasing the number of bureaucratic positions to aid clan heads.
• C) State licensing of both agricultural and commercial enterprises.
• D) Creating a system of government pawnshops to loan money at reduced rates.

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, crucial for effective communication and negotiation.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension describing the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Future Orientation

This refers to the degree to which individuals or cultures prioritize and plan for future events, often impacting long-term decision making and goal setting.

In-Group Collectivism

The tendency of individuals in a group, organization, or society to prioritize and emphasize the goals, needs, and views of the in-group over those of outsiders.