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The fundamental purpose of Neo-Confucianism was:
 
  a. to preserve the essentials of the traditional Chinese way of life in the face of Western advances.
  b. to re-assess the worth of the individual within traditional Chinese society.
  c. to broaden the base of literacy in Chinese society.
  d. to unite the metaphysical speculations of Buddhism and Daoism with the pragmatic Confucian approach to society..
  e. to diminish the disproportionate influence of the aristocracy.

Question 2

Which of the following would you say is a more accurate depiction of the comparison between medieval Chinese and Western thought?
 
  a. The Chinese became more individualistic, while the Europeans became more scientific.
  b. Empiricism dominated Chinese thought, while introspection dominated the thinking of Europe.
  c. Continuity and tradition dominated in China, while empiricism dominated in Europe.
  d. China experienced constant chaos while Europe was always at peace.
  e. China was eventually dominated by Islam while Europe remained mostly Christian.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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