China Lesson 21 Flashcards
a person who works for a government
civil servant
a system of government based on landowners and tenants
feudalism
to come into existence; develop.
emerged
a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior
Confucianism
a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature
Daoism
someone who does physical work
laborer
a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict obedience to laws
Legalism
a power or law believed to be granted by the heavens
Mandate of Heaven
a part of a larger whole
portion
to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish
Pursue
a brother or a sister
sibling
the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature
yin and yang
a line of rulers in China that ruled after the Shang dynasty
Zhou dynasty
Who was the creator of confucianism?
Confucius
Who was the creator of Daoism?
Laozi
Who was the creator of legalism?
Hanfeizi
What was the 5 basic relationship that Confucius taught?
ruler and subject, husband and wife, father and son, older sibling and younger sibling, and friend and friend
What was legalism about?
They believed that people were naturally selfish and having strict laws were good.
What was Daoism about?
Daoism taught that people gained happiness and peace by living in harmony, or agreement, with the way of nature.
What were the teachings of Confucianism about?
It was a goal to achieve a just and peaceful society.
