Question

How did Confucianism and Taoism develop?

Answer 1

1. In the sixth century BCE, the two great thinkers Confucious and Lao-Tse were born in China.
2. They laid down systems of morals and social behavior for individuals and communities.
3. The philosophy they taught was developed into a religion known as Confucianism and Taoism respectively.
4. Their books were held in great reverence in china. After their death, temples were built in their memory.
5. Confucianism had a big influence on not only the political class of China but also on the common people.