Confucianism’s emphasis on social order and harmony likely emerged as a reaction to the widespread __________________which occurred during Confucius’ lifetime. Group of answer choices civil war natural disasters cultural renaissance rise of democracy
The Chou era led to a new cultural boom, regardless of warrior orientation and constant military conflicts.
The Chou era is also characterized by population growth. Technological advances are enabling new cultivation techniques, leading to increased yields, thereby producing excess food, which in turn leads to urban growth. The growth of cities and their number increases the need for trade, and such needs require faster communication, so the Chou era becomes the age of building roads and canals, which allow for commercialization of all parts of China.
An increase in trading activity also necessitated its simplification and consolidation of value, so coins began to be used.
