Chinese Religions Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Confucianism
A
Religious tradition studying Confucius’ sayings
2
Q
Dao (Tao)
A
The way; spiritual path
3
Q
Daoshi
A
Daoist priest
4
Q
Feng Shui
A
Reading forces of yin and yang
5
Q
Filial piety
A
Respect towards parents and ancestors
6
Q
Five Classics
A
Confucian Scriptures
7
Q
Five Elements
A
Fire, Wind, earth, metal, water. Five modes of energy
8
Q
Five Relationships
A
Confucian:
- Father and son
- Husband and Wife
- Elder and younger
- Ruler and subject
- Friend and friend
9
Q
Han dynasty
A
Era when Confucianism became state ideology
10
Q
Heavenly masters
A
Early sect of Daoism
11
Q
Legalists
A
Thought that emphasized need for strict law and order
12
Q
Li
A
Rites
13
Q
Literati
A
Learned Confucian Scholars
14
Q
Mao Zedong
A
Leader that lead to the People’s Republic
15
Q
Neo-Confucianism
A
Revival of Confucian thought in 11th century
