Revenge of the Shi
				• The Legalists, influential under the Qin, were replaced by Confucians. • By the end of the 2nd century B.C.E. the shi were the preeminent ruling class.
		• Confucianism would become the dominant thought in Chinese civilization for the next 2000 years. • Knowledge of Confucius's teachings was required for employment in government service • An imperial university was founded to train future officials.