Confucius Thought That a Harmonious Existence Was Based on Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

Confucius thought that a harmonious existence was based on which of the following?

• A) Unfettered individual freedom
• B) Clear laws and punishments to maintain order
• C) Carefully studying the natural world
• D) Ethical behavior based on family and filial duty

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Definitions:

Redeemers Coalition

A political alliance in the post-Civil War Southern United States that sought to oust the Radical Republicans, end Reconstruction, and restore white supremacy.

Business Entrepreneurs

Individuals who initiate, manage, and assume the risks of a business venture in pursuit of profit.

Planters

Large-scale farmers who owned significant amounts of land and typically utilized slave labor before the Civil War in the United States.

Public Schools

Educational institutions that are primarily funded and managed by local, state, or national governments, and free of charge for the children of a community.