On the basis of the passage, which one of the following statements can be regarded as true?

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On the basis of the passage, which one of the following statements can be regarded as true?

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A.
The Epicureans believed in controlling all emotions.
B.
There were no Stoics in India at the time of the Roman civilisation.
C.
The Stoic influences can be seen in multiple religions.
D.

The Stoics valorised the pursuit of money, power, and sexual gratification.

Option C is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

Refer to the last paragraph: "Additionally, the Stoic idea of developing virtue in oneself, of becoming a good person, which the Stoics believed we could do because we have a touch of the divine, laid the foundation for the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam..".

According to the passage, Epicureans believed in enjoying simple pleasures without indulging the, So, option A is incorrect.

Option B cannot be regarded true based on the contents of the passage. Option C is the exact opposite of what the passage says about Stoics.