In China, government workers were appointed based on how well they answered questions on an exam about what philosopher's ideas?

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Brandon DeRosier · Answer 1 · 2019-02-01T02:06:48+0000

Confucius

Key texts from Confucius (551-471 BCE) were core material for the civil service examinations in imperial China, beginning in the Sui dynasty (581-618 CE) and reaching the height of development in the Qing dynasty (1644-1912 CE). Not only was the focus on Confucius, but on recognized authoritative commentaries on Confucius.

In China, government workers were appointed based on how well they answered questions on an exam about what philosopher's ideas?

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