The country is huge and the responsibility for it is heavy. A huge country cannot be evenly governed by the emperor alone; the r
esponsibility is too great for one man. Thus, the emperor should give land to relatives to guard the outlying prefectures [areas]. Whether the country is at peace or in danger, they cooperate; whether the country is thriving or declining, they work together with one heart. Which statement best restates the strategy Taizong is explaining here?
A.) The emperor should be replaced by a different governing body.
B.) Royal family members should guard and protect the emperor.
C.) Members of the royal family are the best choices to help run a huge country.
D.) The size of the country should be reduced by giving portions of it to others to rule.
Answer: the correct answer is C.) Members of the royal family are the best choices to help run a huge country.
Explanation: the author says: "...the responsibility is too great for one man...", meaning that he needs to have help and he says: "...the emperor should give land to relatives to guard the outlying prefectures ..." meaning members of the royal family are the chosen to help him.
The teachings of the Buddha are aimed solely at liberating sentient beings from suffering. The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are: The Three Universal Truths; The Four Noble Truths; and The Noble Eightfold Path.
