WORLD RELIGIONS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best explains how Taoism differs from Confucianism?
A
Taoists reject human desire, whereas Confucians attempt to shape people’s desires.
B
Taoists use strict punishments, whereas Confucians provide rewards for good behavior.
C
Taoists believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.
D
Taoists emphasize integrity and fairness, whereas Confucians emphasize harmony and unity.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best explains how Taoism differs from Confucianism? Taoists believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority. What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result of Confucius’s teachings?

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement explains the main difference between Taoism and Legalism? Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism is an ethic of moral uprightness, social order, and filial responsibility. Daoism was a philosophy of universal harmony that urged its practitioners not to get too involved in worldly affairs. Legalism is a theory of autocratic, centralized rule and harsh penalties.

Detailed explanation-4: -Taoism teaches that all living creatures ought to live in a state of harmony with the universe, and the energy found in it. Ch’i, or qi, is the energy present in and guiding everything in the universe.

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