Being one of the four ancient capitals of China, Nanjing has always been a cultural centre attracting intellectuals from all over the country. In the Tang and Song dynasties, Nanjing was a place where poets gathered and composed poems reminiscent of its luxurious past; during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the city was the official imperial examination centre (Jiangnan Examination Hall) for the Jiangnan region, again acting as a hub where different thoughts and opinions converged and thrived. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many ancient capitals does China have in its history? ANS1 four QSN2 What type of people does Nanjing draw because of its culture? ANS2 intellectuals QSN3 In what dynasties did poets congregate in Nanjing? ANS3 the Tang and Song dynasties QSN4 When did the city serve as the official imperial examination centre? ANS4 the Ming and Qing dynasties QSN5 What was the name of the examination centre? ANS5 Jiangnan Examination Hall