The Main Purpose for the Development of Neo-Confucianism Was to

question 30

Multiple Choice

The main purpose for the development of Neo-Confucianism was to

• A)deal with the issues of the universe that had been introduced into China by Buddhism and Daoism and which were able to fit into the original Confucian value system.
• B)counteract the appeal of Islamic ideas.
• C)turn the Chinese people away from Buddhism, Daoism and Christianity.
• D)fortify the believer's responsibility to withdraw rather than participate.
• E)act as a buffer against Muslim missionaries.

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