In the Chinese civil service examination system
A. candidates from southern China always received the highest positions.
B. the system entirely eliminated aristocratic influence in the government bureaucracy.
C. the Song severely restricted the eligibility for taking the exams.
D. many candidates who passed the first examination did not go on to a higher level.
E. very few of the successful candidates came from the landed gentry.
Answer: D
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