Historical Context
Define historical context.
the causes and background information for a particular event in world history
Moral and good
Who is the founder of Daosim?
Lao Tzu
This was done to books or writings that criticized Legalism
Burnings
Chinese Dynasty that was able to unify China for the fist time.
What is the Qin Dynasty?
System in china based on age and gender that showed superiority and inferiority in China.
Opposites fit together and depend on each other for harmony (i.e., darkness and light, life and death
Yin and Yang
How do legalists view people?
Morally bad and evil
Three Chinese Philosophies that were developed in response to the Warring States Period
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
What is the confucian word for respect for elders?
Filial Piety
What type of painting were made famous by Daoist's?
Landscape paintings
How do legalists keep order in society?
Harsh laws and punishments for bad behavior
What dynasty had power in China prior to unification?
Zhou Dynasty
How did men get government jobs?
By passing the civil service exam
Daoists believe in harmony with what factor in society?
Nature
What leader of the Qin Dynasty used legalist principles to unify China
Shi Huangdi
Period of intense warfare between the Zhou Dynasty and rival states that were competing against them for control.
Warring States Period
An ancient Chinese book composed of a large collection of sayings and ideas of Confucius.
What are the analects?
What approach does a daoist have to government?
Hands of approach; let things follow their natural order
What new policies did Shi Huangdi create in China after it was unified?
Standardization
Uniform coins, written language, axel wheels, etc.