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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Explain how Confucian ideas were accepted among the Chinese before the Han dynasty.
A
Before the Han Dynasty, Confucius’s ideas were not widely accepted among the Chinese.
B
x
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution:-The Han Dynasty did benefit from Confucianism. The establishment of a Confucian state has helped Han Wudi rule for 54 years, making him one of the longest rulers in China’s history. Also, before Confucianism, people were given positions whether or not they were competent enough to do the job.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the Han Dynasty, emperor Wu Di (reigned 141–87 B.C.E.) made Confucianism the official state ideology. During this time, Confucius schools were established to teach Confucian ethics. Confucianism existed alongside Buddhism and Taoism for several centuries as one of the most important Chinese religions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucius believed that to restore order, societies had to encourage certain virtues, such as loyalty, trustworthiness, and respecting your elders. He believed people were capable of attaining these and other virtues through education. By learning history, literature, and philosophy, people could gain insights.

Detailed explanation-4: -How were Confucian principles reflected in the Han dynasty?-The government started a policy of censorship that limited the spread of information.-The government leaders passed strict laws with harsh punishments to force people to obey.

Detailed explanation-5: -Confucian thought would seamlessly blend with Chinese culture after the Han declared it the state philosophy. The Warring States Period concluded with the victory of the state of Qin over the others and the establishment of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE) which adopted the philosophy of Legalism and banned all others.

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