Question

Why do historians consider Confucianism a political belief system?

Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) It granted all people equal power, which dismantled the hierarchical structure of politics.
(Choice B) It took power away from the government because people disciplined their own behavior.
(Choice C) It led to the formation of new laws that mandated virtuous behavior.
(Choice D) It suggested that people should obey the state.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

It created a system which valued being good rather than simply being rich. Confucianism was a belief system that was distinctly political, focused on maintaining order in relationships at many levels.