Zhou Dynasty
System of government based on landowners and tenants
What is feudalism?
This philosophy is inspired by the teachings of this person
Who is Kongfuzi?
Daoism is also known as this
What is Taoism?
The belief of Legalism
What is emphasizes strict obedience to laws and if disobeyed to be severely punished?
A ruler believes that people are naturally good and should be ruled with kindness and fairness. Which philosophy does this reflect?
What is Confucianism?
A power or law believed to be granted by a god, a divine right to rule, belief that heaven was a power to control human destiny
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Confucius had respect for these Chinese traditions
What is reverence and respect for elders?
The founder of Daoism who historians question if he is a legend or real person
Who is Laozi?
The teachings and beliefs of Legalism were inspired by him
Who is Hanfeizi?
A ruler believes that the key to a successful society is for individuals to live in harmony with nature and the universe. Which philosophy does this reflect?
The capital of the Zhou dynasty which is present day Xi'an
What is Haojing?
The goal for Confucianism
What is a peaceful and just society?
The belief of Daoism
What is true harmony comes from balance and living in harmony with nature?
The belief of followers of Legalism
What is that most people are naturally selfish and have only their best interest at heart?
A ruler believes that the well-being of the state is more important than the well-being of the individual, and that the government should control many aspects of people's lives. Which philosophy does this reflect?
What is Legalism?
The three philosophies that came from the disorder in the Zhou dynasty
What is Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
The book that the teachings of Confucianism were compiled into after the death of Confucius
What are The Analects?
The translation of yin and yang
What is yin = shaded and yang = sunlit?
Rulers should have _____________ and be backed by military
What is absolute power?
A ruler believes that people should follow the laws of nature, and that the government should not interfere with people's daily lives. Which philosophy does this reflect?
What is Confucianism?
During these years, the Zhou Dynasty took over the Shang Dynasty and became the longest ruling empire in Ancient Chinese history
1045 BC - 256 BC
Confucianism had a strong effect on this dynasty
What is the Han dynasty?
The 3 influences that Daoism had on Ancient Chinese traditions and culture
What is art, thought, and writing?
The dynasty that seized the Zhou dynasty after the Warring States period and adopted strict Legalist ideas
What is Qin Dynasty?
A ruler believes that order and stability in society are maintained by clearly defined roles and responsibilities for each individual. Which philosophy does this reflect?
What is Legalism?