1. Home
  2. / Wu Zetian
  3. / What was one of Wu Zetian's major contributions to the imperial examination system?

What was one of Wu Zetian's major contributions to the imperial examination system?

  • Emphasizing competence over family connections

  • Introducing a quota system

  • Abolishing the examination system

  • Limiting the number of attempts

Answer

Wu Zetian played a key role in reforming the imperial examination system by emphasizing competence over family connections. This improved the bureaucracy by placing importance on the ability of officials rather than their family background.
Wu Zetian Knowledge Showdown: Will You Emerge Victorious?

Wu Zetian Knowledge Showdown: Will You Emerge Victorious?

Take the Wu Zetian Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox