RELIGIONS
CONFUCIANISM
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Question
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Who was Kongfuzi?
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A teacher whose teachings influenced the lives of millions of people
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Confucius
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Neither answer is correct.
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Both answers are correct.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The name “Confucius” is a Latinized form of the Mandarin Chinese Kǒng Fūzǐ (, “Master Kong"), and was coined in the late 16th century by the early Jesuit missionaries to China. Confucius’s clan name was Kong (, OC:*kʰˤoŋʔ) and his given name was Qiu (, OC:*[k]ʷʰə).
Detailed explanation-2: -Confucius was a philosopher and teacher who lived from 551 to 479 B.C.E. His thoughts on ethics, good behavior, and moral character were written down by his disciples in several books, the most important being the Lunyu. Confucianism believes in ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life.
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