42) In the Song Dynasty, the term scholar gentry is used to describe
A)
Buddhist monks.
B)Confucian priests.
C)teachers in universities.
D)
officials in the imperial government.

b

Explanation:

because The model Confucian leader was the scholar-official. Years of education in the classic texts culminated in a rigorous series of examinations. Positions within the government were assigned based on the results. Subsequent positions would be based on performance and on one's status with respect to the ruling powers.

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