Dbq Chapter 4

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BPQ#3- The religious and cultural traditions discussed in chapter four were the concept of “capacity for improvement” (page 170), which was a large belief in Confucianism, the Daoist belief in “limited government” (page 173), and the Buddhist belief that “individuals had to take responsibility for their own spiritual development.” (page 178). These religions were appealing to lower and middle classes, as they finally were able to move up the hierarchal ladder with hard work. These religions has less of a focus on your current class and encouraged spiritual improvement.

BPQ #4- Each of the religions discussed in chapter four defined the purposes of human life in a different way. Education was a big purpose of the Confucian

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