Civil Service Exams during the Ming Dynasty

What was the purpose of the civil service exams during the Ming dynasty?

• To choose people for government jobs

• To teach people how to trade

• To build new schools

• To create new laws

What were people who passed the civil service exams called?

• Merchants

• Scholars

• Scholar-officials

• Emperors

What qualities were emphasized for those who passed the exams?

• Fairness, kindness, and loyalty

• Strength, speed, and agility

• Creativity, innovation, and risk-taking

• Wealth, power, and influence

What was one problem with the civil service exams?

• They were too easy

• They didn't test science or math

• They were too short

• They were only for merchants

What did the exams make difficult during the Ming dynasty?

• Trade and business

• Farming and agriculture

• Art and music

• Travel and exploration

What dynasty started giving government jobs to men who did well on exams?

• Han dynasty

• Qing dynasty

• Tang dynasty

• Song dynasty

What were 'The Four Books' used for?

• To teach math and science

• To prepare for the civil service exams

• To learn about farming techniques

• To study foreign languages

What did students have to memorize for the exams?

• Hundreds of important parts of 'The Four Books'

• The names of all emperors

• The history of other countries

• The rules of trade

What was a benefit of passing the civil service exams?

• A lot of respect and a good job

• A chance to travel abroad

• A large sum of money

• A new house

How long could the exams take to complete?

• 24 to 72 hours

• 1 to 2 hours

• 3 to 5 days

• 10 to 12 hours