GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Why did the ideals of Confucianism appeal to Han rulers?
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They wanted to eliminate superstition in order to modernize Chinese society
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They hoped to advance scientific progress in order to promote rapid economic growth
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They wanted to promote artistic and intellectual achievement among the Chinese people
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They hoped to create a well-run system of rule over a large territory and diverse population
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Confucius believed that to restore order, societies had to encourage certain virtues, such as loyalty, trustworthiness, and respecting your elders. He believed people were capable of attaining these and other virtues through education. By learning history, literature, and philosophy, people could gain insights.
Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism became the dominant political philosophy during the Han Dynasty from 206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. Because Confucian teachings were conservative and told people to maintain their role in social order, the philosophy was used by the state to keep the status quo from that time forward.
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