Which most accurately describes a chinese concept that influenced later civilizations?

1. the lliad and odyssey provided a blueprint for future military dictators regarding war tactics and battlefield strategies
2. confucianism influenced the political theories of benjamin franklin, thomas jefferson, thomas pain, and other founding fathers
3. the chinese appointed military leaders based on ability and competence versus bloodline, which was later adopted by the persian empire
4. the chinese mastered the art of tai chi, which was later adopted by the indian empire and influenced the practice of hinduism