Multiple choice

Under the rules of the civil service system, who was allowed to become a government official?

  1. The system was only open to the lower classes.

  2. The system was open to anyone, in theory.

  3. Only children of the rulers could enter the system.

  4. Only wealthy landowners could become a government official.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Han civil service system was theoretically meritocratic, allowing individuals to qualify for government positions through examinations regardless of their social background.

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