What is the difference between the college entrance examination and the imperial examination system?

First of all, the concept is different.

1, college entrance examination

National College Entrance Examination, referred to as "College Entrance Examination". It is a selective examination for qualified high school graduates in People's Republic of China (PRC) (excluding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan Province Province) or candidates with equivalent academic qualifications.

2. Imperial examination system

"Imperial Examination" is a word with rich and complex meanings and dynamic characteristics. In a broad sense, the imperial examination refers to the cultivation of people by subjects or the selection of scholars by subjects, which is roughly the same as tribute and began in the Han Dynasty. In a narrow sense, the imperial examination refers to the imperial examination that began in the Sui Dynasty.

Second, the purpose is different.

1, college entrance examination

Ordinary colleges and universities, according to the scores of candidates, according to the established enrollment plan, comprehensively measure morality, intelligence and physical fitness, and select the best candidates. It is a way for the country to select outstanding talents.

2. Imperial examination system

The imperial examination system improved the employment system and gave talented scholars the opportunity to serve in governments at all levels. Is to give the country a way to choose officials.

Third, the content of the exam is different.

1, college entrance examination

***5 subjects, namely Chinese, mathematics, foreign languages, comprehensive science, literature, etc.

2. Imperial examination system

In addition to special subjects, the contents of Ming Jing and Jinshi are mainly Confucian classics. Examinations in different dynasties are also different. In the Tang Dynasty, there were mainly Mo Yi, oral examination, sutra pasting, strategic topics, poems and so on. In Song Dynasty, there were mainly Jing Yi, strategic topics, poems and so on. In the Ming Dynasty, there was only one Jing Yi.

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