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Farmers were little respected for low social status; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.
Farmers were little respected for low social status; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.
Farmers were highly respected for production of basic goods; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.
Farmers were highly respected for production of basic goods; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.
Farmers were little respected because they worked a lowly job; merchants were highly respected for traveling
Farmers were little respected because they worked a lowly job; merchants were highly respected for traveling
Farmers were highly respected for production of basic goods; merchants were highly respected for wealth.
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The correct response is:
Farmers were highly respected for production of basic goods; merchants were little respected because they did not produce goods.
In Confucian thought, farmers were valued for their role in producing the essentials of life, while merchants were often viewed with suspicion because they were seen as profiteers who did not contribute to the production of goods.
