Which of the following describes an important effect of the civil service examination system used by the Tang dynasty?

A. Chinese government officials were granted special trading rights along the Silk Road.
B. Chinese government officials were given important political positions in Japan and Korea.
C. Chinese government officials were required to keep their religious beliefs separate from their political decisions.
D. Chinese government officials were selected based on their abilities rather than their family history.

Question

Which of the following describes an important effect of the civil service examination system used by the Tang dynasty?

A.	Chinese government officials were granted special trading rights along the Silk Road.
 		B.	Chinese government officials were given important political positions in Japan and Korea.
 		C.	Chinese government officials were required to keep their religious beliefs separate from their political decisions.
 		D.	Chinese government officials were selected based on their abilities rather than their family history.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is D