SSC
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: -The Han established a large government bureaucracy operated by Confucian scholars. They gained their positions by taking difficult civil service examinations based on the Five Classics, the Analects, the Book of Mencius, and other works. For centuries, Confucianism went in and out of favor in China.
Detailed explanation-2: -Confucian Influence on Chinese History and Chinese Civilization. In ancient China, Confucius’ teachings had a great influence on Chinese intellectuals, government (Han Dynasty: Confucianism encouraged the government to give jobs to educated people rather than nobles), society, and even traditional Chinese culture.
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