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Philosophies known as the "hundred schools of thought" developed between 600 and 221 BCE. One of the most popular was based on the teachings of a philosopher named Confucius. Read the passage about Confucius's life and travels. Then answer the question below. In 551 BCE, Confucius was born in the state of Lu. Confucius tried to convince the king of Lu to follow his ideas. But the king didn't listen. This frustrated Confucius, so he left his home state and traveled through the Warring States for about 15 years. In each state Confucius visited, he looked for a ruler who would listen to his ideas. Along the way, Confucius taught many students. These students passed on Confucius's ideas to others, and his ideas became well known. If Confucius's experience was common for teachers at the time, which of the following could you conclude from the passage? Select all that apply.

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Philosophies known as the "hundred schools of thought" developed between 600 and 221 BCE. One of the most popular was based on the teachings of a philosopher named Confucius. Read the passage about Confucius's life and travels. Then answer the question below. In 551 BCE, Confucius was born in the state of Lu. Confucius tried to convince the king of Lu to follow his ideas. But the king didn't listen. This frustrated Confucius, so he left his home state and traveled through the Warring States for about 15 years. In each state Confucius visited, he looked for a ruler who would listen to his ideas. Along the way, Confucius taught many students. These students passed on Confucius's ideas to others, and his ideas became well known. If Confucius's experience was common for teachers at the time, which of the following could you conclude from the passage? Select all that apply.