Questions and Answers
Who were among those who contributed their own ideas to Confucianism?
Mengzi and Xunzi
During which dynasty did Confucianism secure a significant place in Chinese society?
Han Dynasty
What was the main contribution of Confucianism to China?
Ethical and moral dimensions
Who adopted Confucianism as an instrument for its political legitimacy?
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What served as the basis for civil service examinations during the Han Dynasty?
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Study Notes
Confucianism and Its Influences
- Mencius, Xunzi, and Yan Hui were among those who contributed their own ideas to Confucianism
- Confucianism secured a significant place in Chinese society during the Han Dynasty
- Confucianism's main contribution to China was in shaping Chinese thought, social values, and politics
- The imperial state adopted Confucianism as an instrument for its political legitimacy
- Confucian classics served as the basis for civil service examinations during the Han Dynasty
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