Vocabulary
what is imperial?
belonging or being related to what is imperial.
what is han dynasty known for?
age of expansion & prosperity,zhao ban wrote her books
where did Confucianism come from?
a Chinese philosopher and teacher known as Confucius.
virtue #1
Jen – Helpfulness, empathy, and kind nature
what popular symbol is associated with Taoism?
The Ying and Yang
what is a dynasty?
a line of rulers descending from one family
what is the Tang dynasty known for?
gunpowder invented, china became more liberal and open, to different ideas & way of dress
Confucianism is similar to what?
it is similar to everyone being morally equal.
virtue #2
Yi – Rightness, duty as guardians of nature and humanity
what is taoism?
a religion and a philosophy from ancient China.
what is aristocracy?
a ruling class of noble authorities
what is the song dynasty known for?
agricultural improvements
what is Confucianism?
it is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China,
virtue #3
Yi – Rightness, duty as guardians of nature and humanity
what is Taoism about?
It is about remembering our wholeness by returning to our source of being.
what is bureaucracy?
a highly complex body of works with many levels of athority
what is the Yuan dynasty known for?
Mongol government ruled by foreigners
Confucianism is the way of life propagated by Confucius when?
6th–5th century BCE and followed by the Chinese people for more than two millennia.
virtue #4
Chih – Wise thinking
what does Taoism emphasize?
Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.
what is meritocracy?
ruled by officals who have proven their worth
what is ming dynasty known for?
china close off to foreign contact zheng
what is filial piety?
Filial piety is the virtue of exhibiting the proper love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors, particularly within the context of Confucian, Chinese Buddhist, and Daoist ethics.
virtue #5
Hsin – Trustworthiness and faithfulness
when did Taoism first appear?
Taoism first showed up in writing in China about 2500 years ago.