The scholar-official class (scholar gentry) of the song dynasty achieved their status by
a)gaining favor with the emperor.
b)owning large and important businesses.
c)proving themselves in battle against the mongols.
d)passing examinations based on neo-confucian teachings.

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i believe your answer is d)

difference: buddhism is a religion while confucianism is more-so a way of life

similar: they don't have human-like depictions of spiritual energies like catholicism, christianity, etc.

similar: they both go to temples.

difference: buddhism was founded in india. confucianism, china.

difference: buddhism aim to achieve enlightenment, while confucianism seeks to achieve structure in society.

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