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The “Four Correlates” were revered at this figure’s temples, where eight-row dances were once performed to the tune of yǎyuè. This figure’s apricot tree is honored by a platform in his largest temple, where the “Hall of Great Perfection” is the site of a memorial service held on September (-5[1])28. This man’s 72 disciples were taught archery and mathematics as part of the Six Arts. As part of their campaign against the (*) Four Olds, the Red Guards desecrated this figure’s namesake cemetery at his birthplace of Qufu. (10[2])Mencius and Xunzi built upon the teachings of this figure, which also inspired a Tang Dynasty “Neo” movement. (10[1])For 10 points, (10[1])filial piety was central to the teachings of what author of the Analects? ■END■

ANSWER: Confucius [or Kǒngzǐ or Kong Qiu]
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