Which of these best explains why "filial piety" was such an important part of classical chinese society? a) it allowed china to resist domination from the mongol empire. b) it fostered a need for exploration and expansion in the pacific ocean. c) it created the civil service system that was used in china's government. eliminate d) it stressed an order in society that placed importance on family relationships.

Which statement describes the central idea of the text? a. while the nigerian government has the wealth to improve the conditions in prisons, they continue to view it as a low priority. b. nigerian prisons neglect the physical and mental health of their prisoners by failing to provide them with basic necessities and services. c. the inhuman conditions in nigerian prisons could easily be improved, but the environment is considered part of prisoners' punishment. d. conditions in nigerian prisons are slowly improving as non-government organizations and citizens are providing much-needed equipment to the prisons.