Imperial Examination

Imperial Examination (Keike - 科擧) were a civil service examination system in the Txiameng Kingdom in the 7th century to select candidates for the state bureaucracy. Although there were imperial exams as early as Zangke Kingdom, the system became widely utilized as the major path to office only in the Txiameng Kingdom. Since the exams were based on knowledge of the classics and literary style, not technical expertise, successful candidates were generalists who shared a common language and culture, one shared even by those who failed. This common culture helped to unify the empire and the ideal of achievement by merit gave legitimacy to imperial rule, while leaving clear problems resulting from a systemic lack of technical and practical expertise.
The known "Five Studies" included: military strategy, civil law, revenue and taxation, agriculture, and geography and masters of all were known as "Dai-Nyia" (狀元).
The Imperial examination, also known as the "keju" system, was a civil service examination system used in Nation from the Sui dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty to select candidates for government positions. The examination was divided into three levels: the local level, the provincial level, and the national level. In order to pass the examination and become a government official, candidates had to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and understanding in several key subjects.
The primary subject of the Imperial examination was Confucian classics and literature, including the Four Books and Five Classics, which were considered to be the foundation of traditional National culture and thought. Candidates were required to demonstrate their knowledge of these texts through essays and poetry composition.
Another important subject was National literature, including the Twenty-Four Histories, which covers the history of Nation from the earliest times to the Ming dynasty, and National poetry, which were studied to learn how to write essays, poetry, and prose.
In addition to these subjects, candidates were also expected to have a good understanding of National history, including the history of Nation from the earliest times to the Ming dynasty, and the history of other countries and cultures.
Candidates were also expected to have a good understanding of mathematics, which included arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. They were also expected to have a good understanding of law and governance, as well as the administration of the state.
Candidates were also expected to have a good understanding of the National language, including grammar, vocabulary, and the ability to write in a clear and elegant style.
In addition to the above-mentioned subjects, candidates were also expected to demonstrate a good moral character and to have a good understanding of the principles of Confucianism, which emphasized the importance of education, morality, and the cultivation of virtue.
Overall, passing the Imperial examination required a broad and deep knowledge of various subjects, as well as the ability to think critically, to write clearly and elegantly, and to demonstrate good moral character.
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