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Whiteboard Practice
• The development of writing in ancient
Mesopotamia made possible the first visible
– A. Legal codes
– B. Private businesses
– C. National armies
– D. Organized Religions
• What is the most important reason the first
population centers on the Indian subcontinent
developed in the Indus River Valley?
– A. The river provided natural defense against
attackers
– B. Seasonal flooding made the soil rich and fertile
for farming.
– C. The river enabled people to travel and trade
with other developments
– D. People needed a source of building materials
and laborers
• What is one disadvantage of the nomadic
lifestyle?
– A. being unable to move as conditions change
– B. being vulnerable to attack by settled societies.
– C. The lack of a dependable food supply
– D. The absence of policies leadership
Confucius
• Confucius was a Chinese scholar and
philosopher from around 500 BCE who
wanted to bring peace and order to China.
Philosophy
• Confucianism is the philosophy started by
Confucius.
• A philosophy is someone's basic beliefs about
the way people should live.
Confucianism
• According to Confucianism, people must
respect each other and follow a code of
conduct.
• Respect must be shown to family members
and between government officials and people.
Confucianism
• Above all, children were always supposed to
respect their elders. This is called Filial Piety.
Duty…
It is the parent’s job to to
take care of the children
It is the children’s job to
obey the parents
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• Describe Confuscius’ philosophy
• What is your philosophy?
• What should your philosophy be towards your
school work?
• How does a person’s philosophy affect their
lives?
Confucianism brings order
• Confucianism helped the Chinese avoid
conflict and live peacefully.
Daoism
• Another ancient philosophy in Ancient China,
called “Daoism” says that people must learn
to live in harmony, or agreement, with nature
and their feelings.
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Understanding
• What was Confucius’ goal?
• How did he think people should treat others?
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Practice Quiz
1. What was the main goal of Confucius?
A. To become the next King
B. To make China peaceful again
C. To start a new religion
2. Which of the following best describes Filial
Piety?
A. The religion of Confucius
B. Respecting people older than you
C. Making religious sacrifices to the Gods
3. What is a philosophy?
A. A religion like Judaism or Christianity.
B. A language started by the Kings and priests
C. Someone’s ethical and moral beliefs
4. What was the effect of Confucianism on
Ancient China?
A. Ancient Chinese continued fighting with each
other.
B. Ancient China experienced a time of peace and
order.
C. Ancient China was conquered by another Empire.
5. What was the main teaching of Daoism?
A. Treat others as you want to be treated
B. Be a fair ruler
C. Become in harmony with nature.