Which Chinese dynasty suppressed Confucianism in favor of Legalism?
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Answer
The Qin Dynasty suppressed Confucianism in favor of Legalism. This period saw the burning of Confucian texts and the persecution of Confucian scholars. However, Confucianism was later revived during the Han Dynasty.
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