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6 arts of chinese culture ____, music, archery, equestrianism,____, mathematics ? rites, calligraphy

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Arts

Notes

Men who excelled in these six arts were thought to have reached the state of perfection, becoming a perfect gentleman.

Western astronomical expertise (see Jesuit China missions) was welcomed as an aftermath of Chinese interest in astronomy and mathematics, partially formulated in the classical Six Arts agenda.