The Tang Dynasty of China was notable for returning civil-service exams to use and creating the following type of society based on ability rather than birthrights:
The type of society it created was a society based on merit.
Yes, a society based on personal merit, knowledge, and progress, instead of birthrights.
In Imperial China times, Civil Service Examinations were a requirement to choose the appropriate candidate to occupy an office in the government.
During the Teng Dynasty, the government changed its military approach to a more type of bureaucratic system.
This new system was run by Chinese civilians that had the knowledge and credentials to occupy these positions.
We conclude that one consequence of the civil service examination system used by the Tang dynasty was that Chinese government officials were selected based on their skills and abilities rather than their family history.
