Why did so many Chinese people follow the teachings of Taoism? Select one:
a. Taoism was more philosophical than Confucianism, which made its ideas easier to believe.
b. It was mandated by the most of the emperors of China.
c. Most Chinese saw Taoism as the only “correct path” in a world full of evil and temptation.
d. Its focus on simplicity and moderation rather than wealth or status appealed to the less privileged classes.

d. Its focus on simplicity and moderation rather than wealth or status appealed to the less privileged classes.

Explanation:

Much of China's population lived in humble surroundings on farms and in villages. A philosophy that stressed the virtues of simplicity, compassion, moderation, and harmony would be appealing to people without the access to wealth and status that Confucian scholars and government bureaucrats had.

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