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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The five relationships taught by Confucius (K’ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to
A
improve their position in life
B
maintain social and political order
C
respect and worship nature
D
serve the needs of religious leaders
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These relationships were (1) ruler to subject; (2) father to son; (3) older brother to younger brother; (4) husband to wife; and (5) friend to friend. Correct behavior and following these relationships, Confucius believed, would bring order and stability (peace).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Five Constant Relationships outline how one should act in society, being the relationships between parent and child, husband and wife, elder sibling and junior sibling, elder friend and junior friend, and ruler and subject.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucius emphasized social and family hierarchy, including filial piety (i.e., the relationship between parents and the child) and other relationships within a family. In Confucianism, there are five human relationships: ruler-minister, father-son, husband-wife, elder-younger, friend-friend.

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