ancient china

Question 1

when did confucius live

Answer 1

551 BCE to 479 BCE

Question 2

three main religions in china

Answer 2

Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

Question 3

main ideas of daoism

Answer 3

The main ideas of Daoism were that all living creatures had to live in a state of harmony with the universe and the energy found in it. Daoism encourages people to live with detachment.

Question 4

how old is daoism

Answer 4

2.5k years

Question 5

when did buddhism spread

Answer 5

by the late first century CE

Question 6

main ideas of buddhism

Answer 6

Buddhists believe in reincarnation. They strive to eliminate human desire so as to lead better lives, free from the suffering that desire causes, until they reach enlightenment (nirvana).

Question 7

when did confucian ideas influence chinese law

Answer 7

Confucian ideas came to influence Chinese laws during the time of his follower Mencius, who was able to influence some rulers during the late Warring States period.

Question 8

martial arts of kung fu=

Answer 8

daoists