Question

Which of the following explains the significance of the Analects of Confucius?

a. The Analects of Confucius outlined the steps merchants were to take when trading with foreign nations.
b. The emperors of the Han dynasty expanded the Chinese empire by following the edicts in the Analects of Confucius.
c. During the Han dynasty, the teachings in the Analects of Confucius set the tone for public life.

Answer 1

The correct option is "C. During the Han dynasty, the teachings in the Analects of Confucius set the tone for public life."

The Analects of Confucius are the written version of a series of talks that Confucius gave to his disciples as well as the discussions they held among them. The original title in Chinese, Lun Yǔ, means "discussions about the words". For more than two thousand years, the Analects have been part of the studies of Chinese schools since it was considered that no man could reach a good moral level and intelligence without knowing the work of Confucius.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, "c. During the Han dynasty, the teachings in the Analects of Confucius set the tone for public life", although it should be noted that this was also met with some resistance.