The abolition of the imperial examination system in the late Qing Dynasty and its influence on traditional Chinese families

The abolition of the imperial examination system in the late Qing Dynasty was due to both the problems of the imperial examination system itself and the impact of foreign culture. Its abolishment has shaken the foundation of the local families, impacted the spiritual belief of the local families, destroyed the cultural heritage of the local families and has a very important impact on the development and destiny of the local families in China.