Question

a village invests in schools to prepare youths for civil service and hosts ceremonies honoring ancestors. which confucian goals are being pursued? merit - based governance and filial piety; legalist punishment and uniform laws; daoist withdrawal and natural harmony; military hierarchy and conquest values

Explanation:

Confucianism emphasizes merit - based governance (preparing youths for civil service aligns with this) and filial piety (honoring ancestors is a key part of filial piety). Legalist punishment and uniform laws are related to Legalism, Daoist withdrawal and natural harmony to Daoism, and military hierarchy and conquest values to Militarism, not Confucianism.

Answer:

A. Merit - based governance and filial piety