3614General KnowledgeMedium
Who officially instituted the first system of imperial examinations in China ________?
AShizong of Jin
BNone of these
CWei Qing
DHuo Qubing
Correct answer
A. Shizong of Jin
Explanation
Emperor Shizong of Jin (r. 1161–1189) created the first examination conducted in the Jurchen language, with a focus on political writings and poetry.