Which of the following best describes the movement known as Neo-Confucianism?
A. Neo-Confucianism refers to a literary movement, popular during the Song period, in which novelists attempted to express the values of Confucianism through fictional tales.
B. Neo-Confucianism refers to the spread of Confucianism throughout East Asia during the Song period.
C. Originating during the Song era, Neo-Confucianism reaffirmed the basic values of Confucian thought while incorporating some of the spiritual elements of Buddhism and Daoism.
D. Neo-Confucianism refers to a movement, prominent during the Song era, to rid China of all Buddhist temples and monks.
Answer: C
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