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Warm Up

Warm Up. In the Buddhist faith, what is the only way to stop suffering? *Refer to notes from last Thursday and Friday if you cannot remember* Turn in progress reports . ACT Word of the day : Imminent - likely to occur at any moment. E x. The old lady’s death is imminent.

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Warm Up

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  1. Warm Up In the Buddhist faith, what is the only way to stop suffering? *Refer to notes from last Thursday and Friday if you cannot remember* Turn in progress reports • ACT Word of the day: Imminent- likely to occur at any moment. • Ex. The old lady’sdeath is imminent

  2. Test Tomorrow • Today is study Guide day • But first….we have to cover Daoism, Legalism and Confucianism • Give back tests and progress reports • Switch seats

  3. Can you tell what this is a picture of???

  4. Where does this happen!? • http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8966942 • Listen to the story on NPR and answer the questions on your paper.

  5. Goal! • SWBAT evaluate the ancient Chinese philosophies

  6. China!

  7. Think back… • What made ancient civilizations like Egypt, and Mesopotamia successful…???

  8. Geography!! China is surrounded by the Himalaya Mountains = Protection! They also have fertile land because they are near the Huang He River OR Yellow River

  9. How did they organize their country? • They had a dynasty! • (hint: If my mom is a teacher then....)

  10. Shang Dynasty • Shang Dynasty- the FIRST dynasty • -started in 1776 BC to ~ 1100 BC They are famous for: • Using picture symbols as their written language • Working with Bronze • Creating a LUNAR calendar (Lunar= based off moon)

  11. Zhou Dynasty • Took over after Shang Dynasty (1100-221 BC) • What did they do? They began using Mandate of Heaven Used Iron instead of bronze, which was cheaper and harder

  12. Mandate of Heaven • The belief that their ruler’s power came from the gods. • They had divine right to rule.

  13. Shang → Zhou Dynasty

  14. China • The three “ism’s” Chinese Philosophies: • Legalism • Daoism • Confucianism

  15. Confucianism

  16. Daoism

  17. Legalism

  18. Now… What would these philosophies look like in the US!? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeYDhMmVLXI • How would each theorist think about this issue? What would they advise President Obama?

  19. Advise the President! • Write a letter to the President advising him to adopt one of the ancient philosophies. Include: A description of the philosophy. At least 2 reasons why he should use it.

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