Question

6th grade social studies: gross 3 6th grade social studies ( step 3: quiz: the han dynasty expands (lms not gr what role did confucianism play in the civil service? a. only nobles were allowed to apply for the civil service. b. exams were based on the ideas of confucius. c. civil service exams were open to both men and women. d. only confucian priests were allowed to enter the civil service,

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: In Han Dynasty's civil service, not only nobles could apply (there were exams for commoners too), so A is wrong.
• Option B: The civil service exams during Han Dynasty (and later) were based on Confucian ideas, like teachings on ethics, governance, etc. This matches the role of Confucianism.
• Option C: Civil service exams in Han were mainly for men; women were not allowed to take them, so C is wrong.
• Option D: It was not only Confucian priests; scholars who studied Confucian texts (not just priests) could enter, so D is wrong.

Answer:

B. Exams were based on the ideas of Confucius.