All of the Following Help to Explain the 2000-Year Durability

question 58

Multiple Choice

All of the following help to explain the 2000-year durability of the Chinese imperial system EXCEPT

• A) an effective national government.
• B) the influence of Confucianism.
• C) the structure of Chinese society.
• D) extensive trade with Europe.
• E) a merit-based bureaucracy.

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Definitions:

Middle Way

A policy or approach that seeks a balanced or moderate compromise between extremes, especially in politics or religion.

Interconnectedness

The state of being connected with each other through various means, reflecting the complex web of relationships in societies or between nations.

Buddhist

Pertaining to Buddhism, a spiritual tradition and religion founded on the teachings of Buddha, emphasizing personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life.

Polytheistic Religions

Religions that believe in the existence of many gods or deities, each with different roles and powers.