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Gia Long combined two distinct traditions in Vietnam for the first time. What was one of those?

  • Buddhism

  • Confucianism

  • Animism

  • Christianity

Answer

Confucianism was one of the two traditions Gia Long combined for the first time in Vietnam. Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. Gia Long used Confucianism to legitimize his rule and to unite the country. He also used it to promote education and social order.
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