The Han period also saw the development of two powerful philosophies that are still popular in China today: Confucianism and Taoism. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, lived in 500 BCE. He believed that people should listen to their elders and do their best to bring honor to their families. Confucius also believed in ancestral spirits that could either help their living descendents or bring down their wrath upon anyone disrespecting their family name. Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu, who lived in 600 BCE. Some people call Taoism a religion, but it's more accurate to say that it’s a way of thinking and living. The word “Tao” means "The Way," and it is thought to be an invisible guiding force that exists in nature. The basic premise of Taoism is that people should live in harmony with the universe as much as possible. People should be like rivers and “go with the flow,” gracefully moving around obstacles in their life instead of fighting them. Confucius believed that

A
there is an invisible guiding force that exists in nature called “The Way.”

B
people are inherently bad and must be controlled with strict laws.

C
people should get jobs based family connections rather than academic achievement.

D
people should respect their elders and live well in order to honor their families.