apr 2, 141 BC - Readoption of Confucianism
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Wu Ti, a leader during the Han Dynasty, strongly urged Confucianism as the religion for the common people because he believed that it was seen as necessary to have beliefs for formal measures; furthermore, throughout the Han Dynasty, there were many shrines built for Confucius for followers to worship him like a god. This readoption of philosophy allowed for unification of China and a spiritual aspect to society, but also is still is the religion for 6 million people in the world today.
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AP World History Semester 1
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