Which of the following is a reason why the Song dynasty was more restrictive toward women than its predecessor the Tang dynasty?
a. The threat of foreign invasion, which gave a premium to male military skills in society
b. The spread of Daoism, whose female deities offended mainstream Chinese notions of proper behavior
c. A reaction against the misrule of several strong empresses, who gave all women a bad name
d. A revival of Confucianism, which emphasized patriarchal control over women
Answer: d. A revival of Confucianism, which emphasized patriarchal control over women
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