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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 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 (-5[1])desecrated this figure’s namesake cemetery at his birthplace of Qufu. (10[2]-5[1])Mencius and Xunzi built upon the teachings (10[1])of this figure, which also inspired a Tang Dynasty “Neo” movement. For 10 points, filial (10[1])piety was central to the teachings of what author of the Analects? (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Confucius [or Kǒngzǐ or Kong Qiu]
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Darren KellisMiltonJohns Creek76-5
Jeffrey XuGeorgia Tech AGeorgia Tech C8610
Pranav SrambikkalLambertGeorgia Tech D8610
Ian Droessler WilsonInnovation Academy BMississippi State86-5
Michael ZhouGeorgia Tech BInnovation Academy A9310
Edward KimJohns CreekMilton10810
Towery McNeilMississippi StateInnovation Academy B12010

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