What was Kublai Khan's primary motivation for abolishing the traditional civil service exams?

To save money on the administration of the complex system.

To limit the power and influence of Chinese scholar-officials.

To encourage more Chinese citizens to pursue careers in the military.

To replace them with a system based on foreign recommendations.

Which of the following best characterizes the governance style of the Yuan Dynasty under Kublai Khan?

A complete rejection of all Chinese systems in favor of Mongol traditions.

A system run entirely by foreign administrators from Europe and the Middle East.

The restoration of the civil service exams to their former prominence.

The adoption of Chinese bureaucracy while ensuring Mongols held ultimate power.