Learn about invention of exams

About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of exams from ancient China's Imperial Exams to modern written exams.

Exams evolved from ancient China's "Imperial Exams" during Sui Dynasty, ~605 AD to a formalized system, with some credit to American philanthropist Henry Fischel for modern written exams in the 19th century. Learn about invention of exams in this episode.

Topics covered

• invention of exams
• history of education
• Imperial Exams
• Henry Fischel

Keywords

• education
• exams
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: China

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