Assertion: examination | /r/CapableOf | form a ladder of success
Facets:
value: by the ming dynasty
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: By the Ming dynasty, the examinations and degrees formed a "ladder of success", with success generally being equated with being graduated as jinshi, a degree similar to a modern Doctor of Literature degree, or PhD. Modifications to the basic jinshi or other degree were made for higher-placing graduates, similar to the modern Summa cum laude.