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In the context of religions in China, the term Confucianism

:

A) cannot be traceable with certainty to a historical founder.

B) originated as a Chinese term.

C) was first used by Roman Catholic missionaries in China.

D) was used by Confucius himself to refer to the movement.

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Ezekiel Gates

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World religions Chinese religion

In the context of religions in China, the term Confucianism

:

A) cannot be traceable with certainty to a historical founder.

B) originated as a Chinese term.

C) was first used by Roman Catholic missionaries in China.

D) was used by Confucius himself to refer to the movement.

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Kasey Vazquez · Answer 1

I believe the answer is C. The Jesuits, who are Catholics, used the word Confucianism instead of the Mandarin Chinese name. Thus, the word is not originally Chinese, and Confucius likely didn't call his movement that.