1. Confucianism in Japan and Chin
... world. Beginning in the 16th century, Europeans began arriving to trade with the Chinese, and Christian missionaries began arriving in China. The Jesuits brought both Christianity and a gateway to western scientific thought. Their knowledge of mathematics, astronomy and artillery made them very welcome at the Ming court. (Fitzgerald 485) China stood to benefit greatly. The main problem standing in the ... culture to a great degree. The most traditional schools of Confucianism dominated their philosophy of government and education. Examinations for government service were based only on st...
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