RELIGIONS
CONFUCIANISM
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Question
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Mencius believed that rulers had the duty and responsibility to look after the welfare of their people and if they failed to do so that citizens had the right to overthrow the ruler.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Confucius taught that rulers had a sacred responsibility to rule virtuously. This meant ruling with self-discipline, attention to the ancient rituals, and putting the welfare and happiness of his subjects first. Ruling in this fashion, Confucius said, set an example of moral goodness for all others to follow.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mencius had worked out a definite program to attain economic sufficiency for the common people. He also advocated light taxes, free trade, conservation of natural resources, welfare measures for the old and disadvantaged, and more nearly equal sharing of wealth.
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