Belief
What is Confucianism?
Chinese ethical system.
Who was the founder?
Confucius.
What is the place of worships generally called?
Shrines/Temples.
How many people follow Confucianism?
6.1 million.
How many schools are there?
8.
What is Filial Piety?
Respect and devotion to one's parents and country.
Qufu, 551 B.C.E.
Family is highly crucial in Confucianism - helps develop family roles and pass down traditions.
Korea.
Who was Mencius and why was he important?
Student of Confucius, began the first 'wave' and was a big influence to the other schools.
What should be put above all else?
Education.
When did he die?
479 B.C.E.
Chinese for "analects"; means edited conversations, in this case, Confucius'.
What percentage of the world population follow Confucianism?
0.09%.
What did most scholars agree with?
Education and self-cultivation.
Why are the 5 relationships important?
Provides social order & prosperity.
How many followers did he have when he died?
3,000.
Why is Qufu important?
Confucius' temple, tomb, and family mansion is located there.
Out of the number of people that believe in Confucianism, how many are Korean?
5 million.
What country did Confucianism influence in the 1500s?
Korea (Korean Confucianism).
What is the most important principle?
Jen (kindness & humanism).
What allowed him to be a good philosopher?
He loved learning and constantly questioned everything around him.
What is Analects and why is it important?
Complied words of Confucius and is the "holy book". Taught Confucius' values and moral and is the basis of Confucianism.
Why might there be more followers than we think?
Confucianism can be applied in anyone's life regardless of religion since it is an ethical system.
Why was Neo-Confucianism so important?
Pulled away from spirituality, pushed more for rationalization and humanistic values. Influenced New Confucianism.