Which of the Following Statements About the Civil Service Examination

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the civil service examination under the Tang dynasty is correct?

• A) It was eliminated because it allowed government officials to gain authority independently of the imperial family.
• B) It allowed commoners from southern China to outperform the aristocratic families of northern China.
• C) It demonstrated to the poor the futility of seeking education since they had no chance of obtaining government office.
• D) It increased the influence of Buddhism since Buddhist texts were at the heart of the curriculum.

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