Vietnamese rulers adopted civil service examinations and these reforms
A. led to a widespread rejection of Chinese governmental structure.
B. only held temporarily as society again became decentralized.
C. were rejected by the aristocratic class, who maintained their influence.
D. gave rise to the adoption of Buddhism and Confucianism in the country.
E. along with strong monarchs weakened the power of the landed aristocracy.
Answer: E
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