The BEST explanation for why Confucianism contributed to territorial expansion into southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan was that
AConfucianism stressed war and aggression and territorial expansion followed.
Bthe Emperor worked to decentralize his empire and sent Confucian scholars to new areas to rule.
CChinese merchants were less valued in society and therefore traders had more freedom to travel and expand markets.
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DConfucian scholars were encouraged to take on missionary-like work and to preach Confucius’ teachings in new lands.
AConfucianism stressed war and aggression and territorial expansion followed.
Bthe Emperor worked to decentralize his empire and sent Confucian scholars to new areas to rule.
CChinese merchants were less valued in society and therefore traders had more freedom to travel and expand markets.
DConfucian scholars were encouraged to take on missionary-like work and to preach Confucius’ teachings in new lands.