What did Confucius believe about the five relationships among people? a. They provided security from enemies.

b. They preserved religious ceremonies.

c. They allowed trade to flow.

d. They encouraged harmony and respect.

Which statement best describes standard oil in the late 1800s? standard oil controlled only a small number of the nation’s oil refineries. standard oil was a single business that operated in a small region. standard oil controlled only the means and methods of oil production. standard oil owned ninety percent of all oil refineries in the united states.