The “Axial Age” is a period coined by Karl Jaspers that took place between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE where there were major philosophical and religious developments across the world. Many different philosophers such as Socrates, Confucius, and Siddhārtha Gautama (Buddha), spread their beliefs throughout their respective countries. Eventually, the people, including the governments/rulers, around them adopted their ideologies and integrated them into their societies. During the chaotic Autumn and Spring Periods in the East Zhou Empire in China, Confucius; a bureaucrat from the Lu State, believed that a combination of ritualistic order, respect, and strong leadership were the keys to a functionable society due to growing up around much