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科举制度 (kējǔ zhìdù) in AP Chinese Language and Culture

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The imperial examination system used in ancient China to select government officials based on their knowledge of Confucian classics and literary skills. It was a highly competitive system that played a significant role in Chinese society for over a thousand years.

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Topic 3.4: Fashion and Design | 时尚与设计 | 時尚與設計

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