What was a civil service exam in China? A) a test that needed to be passed before being allowed to work in government

B) An examination of family ties and heritage before joining the army

C) A physical exam taken before being allowed to join the army

D) An examination of volunteer time before joining government

D) An examination of volunteer time before joining government

Explanation:

The civil service exam system in imperial China was a system of testing designed to select the most studious and learned candidates for appointment as bureaucrats in the Chinese government. This system governed who would join the bureaucracy between 650 CE and 1905, making it the world's longest-lasting meritocracy.

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