during the Han era, the civil service was open to

A. all Chinese citizens.
B. members of the landholding class only.
C. members of the peasant class only.
D. all social groups except the merchants.

Question

during the Han era, the civil service was open to

A. all Chinese citizens.
B. members of the landholding class only.
C. members of the peasant class only.
D. all social groups except the merchants.

anonymous · Answer

I know that its not A, but I don't know which of the others it is.

ash2326 · Answer

I am also not sure about Chinese History, did you  read the relevant section in your history book or searched on internet?

anonymous · Answer

@ash2326  It says, "Wudi's examinations evolved into the civil service , a system that, in theory, allowed anyone with ability to attain public office. In practice, the system favored the wealthy, for usually only they could afford to obtain enough education to pass the exams."

ash2326 · Answer

"A system that in theory allowed anyone"

It should be pretty clear now, what do you think is the answer?

anonymous · Answer

I put A before and I got it wrong

anonymous · Answer

Maybe its D