Abstract:
The imperial test permitted scholars to freely register, which was not only an important symbol of opening door of the test but also a principal means for the traditional Chinese power to open to the commons. The opening door of the imperial test greatly inspired the scholars’ initiative to study and participate in the imperial test. As a result, the number of scholars rose dramatically. The scholars’ enthusiasm for study was not only a leading factor for the rise of academies but also a important kind of impetus to the development and popularity of academies.
