Question

how did the tang dynastys innovative concept of open, merit - based opportunities impact their governance? it led to widespread corruption. it resulted in a highly educated and intelligent government. it encouraged nepotism.

Explanation:

The Tang Dynasty's merit - based system (like the imperial examination) selected officials based on knowledge and ability. This meant that those who passed the exams (testing Confucian classics, etc.) entered the government. Widespread corruption (first option) was more of a later issue in some dynasties and not the main impact of the merit - based system. Nepotism (third option) is the practice of favoring relatives, which the merit - based system was supposed to counteract. A merit - based system would attract educated people (as they needed to study for the exams) and thus result in a more educated government.

Answer:

It resulted in a highly educated and intelligent government.