China's System of Standardized Tests That Gave Individuals Government Positions

question 22

Multiple Choice

China's system of standardized tests that gave individuals government positions based on merit

• A) was supported by the majority of the people and thus became very successful.
• B) lasted through the Han period but was eliminated during the Song Dynasty.
• C) failed to keep wealthy families from purchasing high government offices for their sons.
• D) did allow some commoners into public service, but the wealthy still kept the vast majority of the positions.
• E) was viewed as a good idea in theory, but in reality gave the mandarins too much power.

Recognize the significance of average total costs in a firm’s production decisions.

Understand the different basic market models and identify examples of each.

Distinguish between the market structures based on the ease of entry for new firms.

Recognize the concept of mutual interdependence and its effect on price control in different market models.

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Definitions:

Teres Major

A muscle of the upper limb that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Pronator Teres

A muscle in the forearm that helps to rotate the forearm palm-downward.

Deltoid

A large, triangular-shaped muscle that covers the glenohumeral joint and gives the shoulder its rounded shape, responsible for arm abduction.

Pronator Teres

A muscle in the forearm that helps rotate the arm inward and bend the forearm at the elbow.