Lesson 21: Ancient Chinese Philosophies

In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

Lao Tzu is the founder of ---

Believes humans are bad and need to be punished to be kept in line!

Which later prac%ce in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?

What happened during the Warring States period?

Believed you could prevent war by studying and using proper relationships (i.e. father to son).

Believes humans are generally good!

The symbol of this philosophy is the Yin-Yang

Harmony with nature.

Buddhism was shared along the Silk Road, spreading it to all of Asia & Japan?

Puts major emphasis on education.

This was the harsh law codes imposed by Shi Huangdi during the Qin Dynasty?

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that---

The leader of this dynasty burned books. History began in the first year of his reign.

Emphasis on code of politeness (still influencial in Chinese society today).

Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize---

Respect for elders and ancestor worship.

This philosophy believes in living a simple life and having inner peace.