Ministry+of+Rites

=Ministry of Rites =

The Ministry of Rites administered the exams for the Chinese government for the Tang and Song Dynasties. The examination systems were regularized and were greatly expanded. They gave exams in levels. The philosophical or legal classics had to be passed first. Then they became jinshi. People could continue taking tests and climbing up the political ladder in China. They gave exams to people initially to the people who were suggested by the prominent schools. This ministry provided the system for people to expand and potentially become democrats.



Created By: Allie Pinosky 11.06.08 Edited by Stacy Fairey 11.09.08 Edited by Rachelle 11/10/08