WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In ancient China, many aspects of life were ruled by the ____ of Confucius
A
currency
B
civil service
C
loess
D
philosophy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Confucius is known as the first teacher in China who wanted to make education broadly available and who was instrumental in establishing the art of teaching as a vocation. He also established ethical, moral, and social standards that formed the basis of a way of life known as Confucianism.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE), numerous hagiographical accounts of Confucius’ origins and deeds were produced, many of which would startle readers familiar only with the Analects. According to various texts, Confucius was a superhuman figure destined to rule as the “uncrowned king” of pre-imperial China.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism developed from what was later called the Hundred Schools of Thought from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551–479 BCE).

Detailed explanation-4: -Confucius considered himself a transmitter for the values of earlier periods which he claimed had been abandoned in his time. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity.

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