Founder
The English name for the philosopher known in China as "Master Kong."
Who is Confucius?
The country where Confucianism was founded.
What is China?
The English translation for the word "Tian."
What is Heaven?
This core belief (starting with R) refers to compassion and loving others.
What is Ren?
True or False: Confucius was a very short man.
False, he was over 6 feet tall.
Although he is not a god, his name is the one most often used or "invoked" in these places of worship.
What are Temples?
The century during which Confucius founded his belief system.
What is the 6th century BCE?
Rather than a person, Tian is described as this type of "Order."
What is Divine Order?
This core belief (starting with X) refers to virtue of deep love and respect for elders and ancestors.
What is Xiao?
True or False: The supreme power "Tian" is a person-like god.
False, it is a "Divine Order" or "Moral Law."
He is honored with these two titles: the "First Teacher" or the "Ultimate ______."
What is Sage?
The specific Chinese state where Confucianism was born.
What is the state of Lu?
Tian is also known as this type of "Law."
What is Moral Law?
This core belief (starting with L) refers to proper ritual and etiquette.
What is Li?
True or False: Confucius was known as "Master King."
False, he was known as "Master Kong."
Standing over 6 feet tall, Confucius was surprisingly skilled at this physical activity.
What is Archery?
Because Confucianism isn't focused on gods, the belief system is best described by this "non-" term.
What is Non-theistic?
Draw the symbol of Tian on the board.
-
This core belief (starting with Y) refers to righteousness, moral duty and proper action.
What is Yi?
True or False: Confucius had a small family.
False, he had the longest recorded family tree of 2 million members.
What specific years was Confucius alive for?
What is 551 BCE to 479 BCE?
True or False: Confucianism is a monotheistic religion.
False, it is neither monotheistic nor polytheistic.
Tian’s primary purpose is to do this for the entire universe.
What is Guide it?
These four terms represent the ______ ______ of Confucianism.
What are the Core Beliefs?
True or False: Confucius is titled the "Ultimate Sage."
True