The Japanese adopted ideas about government from the Tang dynasty. Which of the following was included in those ideas?

Question

A.
a class system with nobles as the government officials
B.
a stronger central government
C.
a civil service system based on merit
D.
a more powerful local administration

Answer 1

The ideas about government that the Japanese adopted from the Tang dynasty included:

C. a civil service system based on merit

The Tang dynasty is known for implementing a civil service exam system that emphasized merit and education, which Japan later adopted in their own government structure.