Confucianism Flashcards
Confucius was born in China during the Zhou dynasty. At the time of his birth, how did many Chinese view their emperor?
China was in turmoil because people thought the emperor had lost the Mandate of Heaven
Who was Kongfuzi?
The Chinese philosopher (aka Confucius), whose principles Confucianism was built on
Why did Confucius believe people should honor and respect their elders?
There was a HUGE emphasis on respect of children for their elders, and it was critical to social order-known as filial piety
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a ruler governed poorly?
The Mandate of Heaven gave kings a divine right to rule. If the emperor does not fulfill his obligations as ruler, he loses the Mandate and thus the right to rule.
What do civil service exams have to do with Confucianism?
Knowledge of the Confucian Classics has been the basis of state civil service exams for forever
What is the importance of Confucianism in China today?
Confucianism is till a major influence on China today
