Exercise 6. Read the pasage and answer the questions. THE CONFUCIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Built in the latter part of the ninth century, Van Mieu is one of the oldest universities in the world. Its original purpose was the worship of the sages and saints of Confucianism, but six years later, a National College was established on the site. Initially, it admitted only princes, but soon expanded to admit bright students nationwide. After years of study, students were allowed to take the first-degree examinations held once every three years. Those with the highest marks in this exam were named bachelors. A year later, they would travel to the capital to take part in a further set of examinations. Those with the highest marks became were awarded a doctorate. As a Ph.D., a scholar was then eligible to join the ranks of the mandarins. There are 82 stela, the oldest relating to the 1442 palace exam and the most recent, the 1779 exams. They are the most valuable relics in the Temple of Literature. 1. What was the first purpose of for Van Mieu to be built? __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Who were admitted to study at Van Mieu? __________________________________________________________________________________ 3. How often did the first-degree examination held? __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What did bachelors have to do to get a Ph. D degree? __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. When did the most recent palace exam happen? __________________________________________________________________________________