Religions of ancient china Flashcards
1
Q
What were the main 3 religions?
A
Confusionism, Taoizm (or daoism) and Buddishim
2
Q
Who is confucious?
A
Confusious was a philosopher that travelled China getting people to follow his ideas. Provided guidelines and gained asting infulence.
3
Q
What did confusianism believe in?
A
Men was the leader, resect your elders, be loyal and honest. Evil was poor upbringing.
4
Q
Who was Daoism started by?
A
Laozi
5
Q
What did daoism believe in?
A
Yin and Yang, balanced life, harmony with nature, Silence, stillness, meditation. “the way” and had special powers.
6
Q
What does Buddism believe in?
A
enlighement, inner peace, wisdom, people can be born again.
