Confucius was born about 2,500 years ago in China. He grew up very poor because

A.

his mother raised him alone.

B.

he lost the family fortune.

C.

he ran away from home.

D.

his father was sold into slavery.

A. his mother raised him alone.

Explanation:

Confucius childhood was spent in poverty as he was raised by his mother.

Confucius' family was part of a growing middle class of people in China called "shi".

They weren't part of the nobility, but were considered above the common peasants.

Extra things to know about Confucius.

Confucius is known as the first teacher in China who wanted to make education broadly available and who was instrumental in establishing the art of teaching as a vocation.

He also established ethical, moral, and social standards that formed the basis of a way of life known as Confucianism.