They strongly believed in Neo-Confucianism. It became their
ideology. This later led to the
persecution and restriction of Buddhism which they considered to be a threat to
their beliefs. Many schools were
established during this period and produced several scholars.
Incomplete question. Here are the options:
- He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
- He thinks kings have a right to rule the country, but do not do a good job.
- He thinks kings should be allowed to make important decisions.
- He thinks kings should be worshipped only by members of their church
Answer:
<u>"He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country"</u>
<u>Explanation:</u>
From the quote, we could infer that Thomas Paine was disappointed with the fact that a King was given so much financial privilege which could result in the harm of a country.
We note this from his entire statement, which reads,
<em>“In England, a king hath little more to do than to make war and give away places; which in plain terms, is to impoverish the nation and set it together by the ears. A pretty business indeed for a man to be allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year for, and worshipped into the bargain!</em><em> Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.”</em>
