the Liao empire did all of the following exept
a. create a chinese style dynasty
b. conquer southern china
c. adopt chinese writing
d. use the civil service system
my answer D
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To determine which option the Liao Empire did not do, we can examine each option individually.
a. Create a Chinese-style dynasty: The Liao Empire was indeed a Chinese-style dynasty. The Khitan people, who ruled the Liao Empire, adopted several aspects of Han Chinese culture and established a bureaucratic administration based on traditional Chinese practices. Therefore, option a is not the correct answer.
b. Conquer Southern China: The Liao Empire did not conquer southern China. Instead, their territory spanned over parts of present-day Mongolia, northeastern China, and the Korean Peninsula. The Southern Song Dynasty controlled southern China during the Liao Empire's existence. Hence, option b is a correct statement.
c. Adopt Chinese writing: The Liao Empire did adopt Chinese writing. Although the Khitan people initially had their own script, they eventually adopted the Chinese writing system for administration and cultural purposes. Therefore, option c is not the correct answer.
d. Use the civil service system: The Liao Empire did not use the civil service system. The civil service system, or the recruitment and appointment of government officials based on merit, was primarily implemented during the Tang Dynasty and further developed during subsequent Chinese dynasties. The Liao Empire, on the other hand, employed a different system for appointing officials that prioritized loyalty to the ruling Khitan elite rather than merit-based criteria. Consequently, option d is the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is option d, "use the civil service system."