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In Chinese culture, a spiritual piece of literature that is passed down orally and focuses on the teachings of Confucius is known as a what?

  1. Epic

  2. Manifesto

  3. Classic

  4. Code

The correct answer is: Classic

A Epic is an incorrect choice because epics typically refer to long poems or stories that recount the adventures of heroes and gods. B: Manifesto is an incorrect choice because manifestos are written declarations or proclamations stating beliefs or intentions. D: Code is an incorrect choice because it typically refers to a system of laws or principles governing behavior. Since the question specifically mentions that the literature is passed down orally, it would not be considered a written code.