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Education
教育
The Imperial Examinations
• In ancient China, the only way to find a position in
government (the only good job at that time) was to
was to pass all levels of the Imperial Examinations.
Passing the exams was also the the most honorable
thing that could happen to a person.
• The exam system explains why education is
always the most important thing in Chinese
culture.
The Place Where the Highest Level of Exams Was Held
The Gold List
Education Was So Important in
Ancient China
• Some highly-educated people chose not to
take the exams or work for the government,
but they were still respected as the same.
Education level, not money or power,
determined the degree of respect conferred
on a person.
• Ancient people said :“Education is the only
noble thing and all else is humble.”
Modern Education
• Education is still one of the most important
things in China.
• Passing the College Entrance Exam is still
the only way to be admitted by colleges.
• It’s common that people pursue advanced
degrees even when they don’t need them for
work.