Which Chinese emperor or ruler would be most likely to disapprove of candidates who were successful on an exam like this?

(A) Mao Tse Tung (B) Emperor Han Wudi (Han dynasty) (C) Emperor TaiZong (Tang dynasty) (D) Deng XiaopingExplanation: Mao Tse Tung was opposed to intellectuals, and sought to reeducate them during the Cultural Revolution. Both the Han dynasty and the Tang dynasty used and supported the imperial exam, so they would have approved of successful candidates (B, C). Deng Xiaoping is the twentieth-century Chinese leader who modernized China, improving education and opening markets. Although he might not have supported the Confucian element, the fact that he supported education means that this is not the best response (D).