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CHINA. He lived during the Zhou dynasty. . 1. Who is Confucius?. China’s first and greatest teacher and philosopher. . Believed people could get along peacefully if they followed a code of behavior where people should be sincere, loyal and respectful. .

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  1. CHINA Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  2. He lived during the Zhou dynasty. 1. Who is Confucius? • China’s first and greatest teacher and philosopher. • Believed people could get along peacefully if they followed a code of behavior where people should be sincere, loyal and respectful. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  3. 2. What kind of students did Confucius like to teach? 2. Confucius liked to teach students who were eager to learn. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  4. What are The Analects? The Analects is a book containing Confucius’s ideas and a record of conversations between him and his pupils. It was written long after his death. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  5. 3. PHILOSOPHY • System of beliefs and values that became known as Confucianism. • Believed in passing on teachings in order for rulers to reform (change). • He hoped to bring peace, stability, and prosperity to China. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  6. 4. Confucianism/ Teachings of Confucius Order in Society- People need to behave properly towards one another and ORDER and PEACE will result. Respect- *know your place in the family and in society. *respect the people above and below you Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  7. Confucianism Continued….. • Superior is worthy of RESPECT, sets good example, and is responsible for the actions of the lower person • Family is the basic unit of Chinese Society- stressed repaying kindness to parents, elders, and ancestors • Urges people to follow a code of conduct: good actions • Established 5 relationships to create an ordered society Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  8. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  9. Name the five basic relationships. 1. Husband and wife 2. Father and son 3. Older and younger brother 4. Friend and friend 5. Ruler and subject Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  10. WHAT DOES THE YIN YANG SYMBOLIZE? Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  11. 5. • Treat others justly • Rules of behavior/ set good examples • People should observe nature and try to live in HARMONY with it! • Happiness comes from balancing opposite forces of nature (Yin/Yang) Goal in life: Achieve oneness with the DAO (the Way) • A force of nature that can not be defined, only experienced Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  12. Taoism continued... • Happy/ Sad • Good/ Bad • Pleasure/ Pain • Male/ female • Sunny/ Dark Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  13. 6. Laozi 6. Chinese thinker whose writings started the Taoist philosophy, leading a simple and selfless life and loving nature Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  14. 7. Describe the religious traditions of ancient China: 7. Ancient China was home to a variety of religious traditions, including ancestor worship, honoring gods, and belief in spirits. Most people believed that life should be lived in harmony with nature, including the members of Taoism, a religion based on the teachings of Laozi. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  15. 8. Def: Civil Service 8. Confucius’ teachings became part of the training for the group of people who carry out the work of the government. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  16. 9. *A policy in which each worker is appointed to a job and is trained for that job based on merit/qualifications. *Candidates had to pass an official examination based on Confucius’ teachings. *They get a salary, follow strict rules, and answer to a superior. 9. Def: Merit System/ Meritocracy Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  17. 10. Why was it difficult for poor men to work in the civil service? 10. Civil servants had to know how to read. Many poor men did not possess that ability! Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  18. Confucianism Taoism A way of life Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

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