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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following principles is in the five relationships of Confucianism?
A
Father over Son
B
Ruler over subject
C
Older Brother over Younger Brother
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It gives special honor to the Five Key Relationships of Confucianism, which are ruler to subject, father to son, husband to wife, elder to younger and friend to friend.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confucianism believes in ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life. The golden rule of Confucianism is “Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.” There is debate over if Confucianism is a religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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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