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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Daoists emphasized the importance of ____ and ____
A
peace, harmony
B
punishment, strictness
C
rules, restrictions
D
kings, queens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dao, meaning “the way, ‘’ is an ancient Chinese belief system which emphasizes harmony with the natural, balanced order of the universe.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Daoist harmony? Simply put, Daoist harmony is: (1) based on the yin-yang oneness, (2) the way it is (natural), (3) wei-wu-wei (or nonintervention), (4) water-like characters, (5) love for peace, and (6) tolerance and appreciation of differences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Harmony is one of the most important philosophical categories in Chinese Taoism and the practice of Tao in the life of Lao Tzu. It emphasizes the unity of Heaven and Earth, humans, all creatures, society, physical and mental substance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Daoists do not believe in strong government, but that happiness and peace can be achieved by thinking about nature, not by following societal rules and laws. Daoism teaches that harmony comes from balancing the opposite forces of nature, called yin and yang.

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