During the Tang dynasty, the imperial civil service examinations
A. were used extensively, filling posts with officials of genuine intellectual ability.
B. were monopolized by the foreign Manchus and used for their advantage.
C. were restricted to the wealthier families.
D. were halted and not restarted until the Ming dynasty.
E. declined dramatically in importance.
Answer: A
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