Chinese Philosophies and Dynasties

What philosophy did Qin adopt into his dynasty?

Accepted Legalism and declined Confucianism, as he executed most Confucian scholars who refused Legalism.

Which philosophy did not believe in education?

Legalism

What was Confucianism's five basic relationships?

-Ruler and subjects -Wife and husband -Father and son -Younger and older siblings -Friends

Legalism

A Chinese philosophy distinguished by an adherence to clear laws with vigorous punishments. Good behavior was rewarded and the leader should have absolute power, and should also be backed by the military.

Great Wall of China

A gigantic sprawling wall in China that was over 3,900 feet long built during the Qin dynasty. Also known as most hated project during that era. Made to protect the North Border of China.

Confucianism

A philosophy of ethics, education, and public service based on writings and traditionally thought of as one of the core elements of Chinese culture. Another important element is respecting your elders.

Feudalism

A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land.

Mandate of Heaven

A political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source. If bad things happened, like an earthquake or invasion, it was a sign that the people had a right to overthrow the current ruler.

Daoism

Belief in the balance in the forces of nature. Believed that the ruler that ruled the least was the best ruler. People should find and stay true to their "way".

Laozi

Chinese Daoist philosopher; taught that governments were of secondary importance and recommended retreat from society into nature. May have been a myth.

In which philosophy did the ruler represent the elder, and the people, the children?

Confucianism

Which philosophy believed in Yin and Yang?

Daoism

Hanfeizi

Founder of Legalism and believed that harsh laws and punishments were the only way to control people; believed that all men were born selfish. A strict leader of China. He believed that man was evil and needed harsh punishments. He was the prince of Han.

Confucias

Stresses importance of education in an ordered society in which a person respect's their elder's and the government. Founder of Confucianism, and a philosopher.