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The Qin and Han dynasties established the concepts of a centralized bureaucracy and a civil service staffed by educated ethical people. 6
Explanation:
The Qui dynasty famous for the Terra Cotta warriors united all of China under one imperial government. The word China comes from the Anglized version of Qui. The Qui dynasty 221 - 206 was followed by the Han Dynasty.
The Han Dynasty continued the concept of a centralized bureaucracy for China. The Han Dynasty combined the legalized system with Confusion philosophy for the civil service exam. The ideal was that the government should be run by educated ethical people only.
The Emperor was based on birth but the "nobles" were not given positions in the government based on birth. The leaders of the government were people that could pass an exam on their knowledge and morals. Even the children of peasants could become high government officials if they could pass the exam.
Even today education is highly regarded and valued by the people of China based on the traditions started by the Qui and Han Dynasties.
