Question

How was the civil service examination different from previous government appointments?

Government positions were now filled based on family connections.
Government positions were now filled with candidates who had scored well on a test based on Legalist principles.
Government positions were now filled with candidates who had scored well on a test based on Confucian principles.
Government positions were no longer filled with candidates who had military training and experience.

Answer 1

Government positions were now filled with candidates who had scored well on a test based on Confucian principles.

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Answer 2

Government positions were now filled with candidates who had scored well on a test based on Confucian principles