Question

Why were Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism developed when they were? A.) because there were such good schools in China at the time B.) because the Zhou dynasty wanted to maintain its power C.) because there was so much disorder in China at the time

Answer 1

Answer:

C.) because there was so much disorder in China at the time

Explanation:

Sometime in the 5th century BCE, China experienced a period of unrest and conflict among interstate factions. These crises made the creation of Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism important.

Confucianism is a philosophy that believes in being morally upright, having a social order and sense of family.

Daoism is a philosophy that believed that universal harmony among its adherents was important and this could be achieved by not being involved in worldly affairs.

Legalism is a system of firm rule that punishes offenders.

Therefore, Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism were adopted when they were because there was so much disorder in China at the time