Question

Which of these people would have had the GREATEST impact on the philosophy of government in the Han Dynasty?

A) Li Bo
B) Confucius
C) Empress Wu
D) Wang Zhengjun

Answer 1

the correct answer is B.) Confucius

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. Confucious.

During the Han Dynasty(206BCE-220CE), Confucianism was the dominant ideology.

The Analects is a collection of quotes and anecdotes that it is believed were compiled by Confucius pupils in various texts, and are considered a valid source of information.

An early version of the Analects was carved on stone tablets in 175 CE.

There are other books with information about Confucis and the Han dynasty: the Book of Mencius, the Great Learning, and the Doctrine of the Mean.