Which of the following is NOT true of the scholar-bureaucrats of China?
A) With few exceptions they came from a class of well-educated, highly literate men.
B) They were independent warlords, far from court and above the law.
C) They were responsible for the security and stability of the country.
D) Their appointment was based on their performance in the civil service exams.
E) They enjoyed positions of power and prestige.
Answer: B) They were independent warlords, far from court and above the law.
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