Confucianism Flashcards

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Yin and Yang

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Yin (even, female, dark)

Yang (odd, male, light)

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Divination

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Belief in determining future through (I Ching)

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Confucius (Kung Fu-tzu)

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Born in 551 B.C.E.; raised in poverty

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What are the beliefs of Confucianism?

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The worship of gods was secondary to equtable social order; Respect the spirits, keep them at a distance

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Li

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Propriety, rites, ceremonies or courtesy

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Jen

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Inward expression of the ideals, love, goodness, or human heartedness

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Reciprocity

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Do not do to others as you would not want others to do to you

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Chinese New Year

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End of January or beginning of February; This year it is February 8, 2016; Each year focuses on a different animal; Time of changing and renewal; Celebration continues until the first moon of the first month

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