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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A Confucian value which argues respect, especially a son’s in regards to his father, was called:
A
filial piety
B
mandate of heaven
C
dynastic cycle
D
feudalism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Xiao, or filial piety, is an attitude of respect for parents and ancestors in societies influenced by Confucian thought.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -And Confucianism approves children of bringing honor to their parents, and obey their parents’ expectations and command (filial piety). In contrast, the behavior of disrespecting and disobeying parents’ will is regarded as selfish and unfilial.

Detailed explanation-4: -xiao, Wade-Giles romanization hsiao (Chinese: “filial piety”), Japanese kō, in Confucianism, the attitude of obedience, devotion, and care toward one’s parents and elder family members that is the basis of individual moral conduct and social harmony.

Detailed explanation-5: -Father-and-son relationship should be based on love and reverential. Older brother should be gentle to the younger one, and the younger one should respect the older brother. Husband and wife should be good to each other and listening to each other.

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