In what key way did Confucianism shape the Han Dynasty
~missionary efforts to spread belief system to other lands*
~persecution of alternative worldviews
~rejection of trade and political isolation
~use of a civil service system based on merit
My answer is A
Use of a civil service system based on merit is the correct answer. If you go through your work and textbooks correctly you would have seen that and would not need to come here for an answer. I hope this helps anyone who needs help in the future. <3
kiana no one wants to go thru the txt and read, hency why we come here for answers._.
I disagree.
kiana, if we are to go through our stuff and look remember it all then why are you here?
Actually, the correct answer is D - "use of a civil service system based on merit." Let me explain how we can arrive at this answer.
To determine how Confucianism shaped the Han Dynasty, we need to understand the main values and principles of Confucianism and then examine how those principles were implemented during the Han Dynasty.
Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system that emphasizes the importance of moral values, social harmony, and the proper conduct of individuals within society. One of the central teachings of Confucianism is the idea of meritocracy, which means that individuals are selected for positions of power and influence based on their abilities and talents rather than their social class or family background.
During the Han Dynasty, the rulers embraced Confucianism and sought to establish a stable and well-governed empire. To achieve this, they implemented a civil service system known as the imperial examination system. This system selected government officials through rigorous examinations that tested their knowledge of Confucian texts and their ability to apply Confucian principles to governance.
By implementing a civil service system based on merit, the Han Dynasty ensured that government officials were chosen based on their qualifications and abilities rather than through hereditary or aristocratic means. This practice helped to establish a professional bureaucracy and promote social mobility within Han society.
While the other options listed (missionary efforts, persecution of alternative worldviews, rejection of trade and political isolation) did occur within the Han Dynasty, they were not the key ways in which Confucianism shaped the dynasty. Therefore, the correct answer is D - the use of a civil service system based on merit.