SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Confucianism gradually became a religion because it worked for harmony in society.
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Daoism gradually became a religion because in order to be a whole person you must emphasize opposite; good/evil, masculine/feminine.
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Buddhism gradually became a religion because it used the Four Noble Truths to provide an explanation for life and the universe.
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Legalism gradually became a religion because it uses punishment to provide explanations for life and the universe.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Confucianism is an ethic of moral uprightness, social order, and filial responsibility. Daoism was a philosophy of universal harmony that urged its practitioners not to get too involved in worldly affairs. Legalism is a theory of autocratic, centralized rule and harsh penalties.
Detailed explanation-2: -The system gives advice on how societies should be run, how people should live their lives and how relationships should be maintained. It stresses hierarchy, social harmony, group orientation and respect for elders – all aspects of Chinese, Japanese and Korean culture that are still very much alive.
Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism focuses on societal rules and moral values, whereas Taoism advocates simplicity and living happily while in tune with nature. On the other hand, Buddhism reiterates the ideas of suffering, impermanence of material items, and reincarnation while stressing the idea of reaching salvation beyond.