One characteristic was how society was controlled by a ruling elite of powerful clans.
Answer:
C. Analects of Mencius
Explanation:
The Confucianism is a religion, or rather a teaching, a philosophy, that emerged in ancient China. The followers of the Confucianism have been based in China, and still are based in China, thus putting it in the category of national religions. There are several texts that are used and practiced in the Confucianism, and one of the most important texts is the Analects of Mencius. The Analects of Mencius are mostly based around the importance of learning, as well as that everyone is inherently good, but in order to be good throughout the life has to follow the right Way.
Answer: better leadership, foreign aid, knowledge of the land, and motivation.
