Suddenly, people in China were not just calling for the elimination of foreign powers. They wanted to completely change society. In 1905, the Chinese government stopped giving civil
service exams. This symbolically showed that the people no longer wanted to be ruled by an
elite educated class. Finally, in 1911, Sun Yat-sen led an overthrow of the Qing Dynasty.
Over two millennia of dynasties had come to an end.
Which of the following best describes what people in China wanted?
А
educated, experienced foreign leaders
B
preservation of the current government
с
a new way of life and leadership
D
a more elite, educated Chinese ruler