Scholar-officials of the song dynasty were not very admired by the public. t or f

false

Explanation:

Scholar officials of the Song dynasty were not very admired by the public. FALSE.

Explanation:

Song dynasty of China was found in the year 960 by Emperor Taizu and the rule of Song dynasty continued  till 1279 till the Mongol invasion of China by Genghis Khan. The period of song dynasty is remembered for various achievements. Paper money was used for the first time in the world by the Song government.  True north was determined for the first time using magnetic compass during the Song period.

The social life under the song rule was also pleasant. Art and literature flourished during this period. Expansion of woodblock printing and invention of movable type printing helped in the spread of literature and knowledge. It was also the golden period of science in China.

The practice of choosing people to government offices by conducting civil service examinations was effectively performed during this period.