WORLD HISTORY

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CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What religion is characterized by the quotation, “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others”?
A
Buddhism
B
Hinduism
C
Confucianism
D
Shintoism
E
Taoism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Confucianism believes in ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life. The golden rule of Confucianism is “Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social values, institutions, and transcendent ideals of traditional Chinese society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism – a ‘civil’ religion Confucianism consists of a set of rules of conduct concerned with how people adjust to living. Its lack of metaphysical foundations makes it an ethical doctrine rather than a theistic religion (Weber, 1951).

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. Xin refers to faithfulness and being honest towards oneself and others and helps the individuals to earn admiration.

Detailed explanation-5: -Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social values, institutions, and transcendent ideals of traditional Chinese society.

Detailed explanation-6: -The four tenets of Confucianism are Rites and Rituals, the Five Relations, Rectification of Names, and Ren. All rites and rituals are intentional acts of social unification.

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