WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is filial piety?
A
had divine authority from heaven to rule.
B
virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors.
C
practices of strict legal control over all activities.
D
an upper class whose wealth is based on land
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Filial piety is a Confucian concept derived from Chinese culture, which advocates a set of moral norms, values, and practices of respect and caring for one’s parents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Filial piety, meaning respect and honor for elder family members, was incredibly important. It tied into existing practices, like the veneration (great respect) of ancestors.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Confucian thought, filial piety (Chinese: ; pinyin: Xiào) is one of the virtues to be cultivated and denotes a love and respect for one’s parents and ancestors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meaning. In general, filial piety requires children to offer love, respect, support, and deference to their parents and other elders in the family, such as grandparents or older siblings.

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