WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following were central ideas in Confucianism?
A
wealth and power
B
youth and energy
C
seeing and listening
D
responsibility and respect
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main idea of Confucianism is the importance of having a good moral character, which can then affect the world around that person through the idea of “cosmic harmony.” If the emperor has moral perfection, his rule will be peaceful and benevolent.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three key concepts of Confucianism include: humanity, duty, ritual. The Confucian worldview includes many ideas and principles but these offer a starting point.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inherent in Confucianism is the value of filial piety, which demands respect and obligation to aging parents, honoring the family name, and an emphasis on group harmony rather than individual identity.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are five principles around which Confucianism revolves-Jen, Li, Xin, Chung, Yi. The concept of Jen is based on human nature and benevolence. Li is a principle of respect and propriety.

Detailed explanation-5: -Within Confucianism there are five constant virtues or wu chang (). In descending order of importance, the virtues are benevolence or ren (), righteousness or yi (), propriety or li (), wisdom or zhi () and fidelity or xin ().

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