Which of the following statements concerning urbanization in China during the Tang-Song era is most accurate?
a. Chinese urbanization mushroomed during the Tang-Song era with a higher proportion of the population living in cities.
b. The degree of urbanization reached during the Han dynasty was never achieved during the Tang-Song era, although some recovery of cities accompanied the commercial revival.
c. Cities were depopulated as people moved back into the countryside due to the collapse of the Chinese economy.
d. The imperial capitals were enormous, but there were few other Chinese cities of size.
e. Chinese urbanization was more pronounced in northern China, but lagged in southern China.
Answer: A
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