Which of the following strengthened the central government during the tang and song dynastiesa. decreased farming outputb traditional daoist ideasc land reform policy  d the beliefs of confucianism  e cultural difference from indiachoose 2 !

The correct answer is:

Explanation:

Daoism is a Chinese religion founded by Laozi, it consists in living in harmony with the Dao "the way". The emperors during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) saw Laozi as one of their ancestors and supported the practice of Daoism, they built Daoist temples and established schools for Daoist canons.  

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279) recovered the practice of Daoism and it became very popular. The Emperor Huizong supported the religion and invited Daoist priests to his court, he also appointed Daoist teachers to positions in the government and established Daoist temples.

Confucianism is a popular philosophy and ideology in China, with the popular practice of Daoism and Buddhism, the Confucian scholars integrated elements of these religions into their philosophy and created the Neo-Confucianism during the Tang Dynasty. But the true pioneer was Zhou Dunyi during the Song Dynasty.

Neo-Confucianism is a philosophy of harmony between humanity and the universe.

your answer will most likely be a.