In my opinion, the correct answer is <span>B. People were deemed suitable by passing civil service exams. The Ming dynasty improved this system, which had existed before them as well, and the Qing dynasty just preserved it. These imperial exams were infamous for their difficulty and rigorous conditions which were introduced to prevent any kind of cheating. They were one of the elements that held together one of the most complex bureaucracies in the world for so many centuries. On the other hand, they were criticized for creating an army of obedient placeholders who would never dare to think for themselves.</span>
The brothers Maurice and Richard McDonald opened their first place in 1940. It was at first a drive-in that had a ton of items. After 8 years, the brothers decided to renovate the business and created McDonald's. It was a small restaurant that was made to produce a ton of food at a low price. So, they limited the menu to some food (hamburgers, fries..) and has a self-serve counter so that the customers would have their food in a short and quick period, and in order not to hire as much as waiters. McDonald’s was a big success which proceeded to evolve into a franchise program.
C) They were exposed to goods found in the Middle East and began to trade spices and other materials
<span>The answer is: Republic of Virtue</span>
