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Chapter 21
Three Chinese Philosophies
21.1 Introduction
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21.2 Why was the Zhou
dynasty different?
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The Zhou dynasty lasted from _________________________________
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These troubles led Chinese thinkers to ask questions about the best way
to have peace and order in society. Three ________________________
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Around 1045 BCE, the Zhou, a group of people in northwest China
moved into the central plains. They rebelled and started a new dynasty.
The Zhou established their rule ________________________________
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According to this belief, Heaven was a power that controlled human
destiny. ___________________________________________________
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The Zhou increased the stability of their rule through a system of
relationships called feudalism. _________________________________
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Feudalism worked for a time to keep China stable. But, _____________
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Between about 770 and 453 BCE, a number of small states often
quarreled with one another. Eventually, __________________________
So much instability led the Chinese to ___________________________
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So many ideas were offered that the Chinese later called them the
“Hundred Schools of Thought.” The three most important were
Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
Confucianism was based on the teachings of Kongfuzi, who is called
Confucius by westerners.
Confucius lived from 551 – 479 BCE. He was ____________________
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Confucius deeply respected Chinese traditions such as reverence for
ancestors and the honor given to scholars.
Confucius wanted to teach men ________________________________
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The goal of Confucianism was a just and peaceful society. Confucius
taught that _________________________________________________
According to Confucianism, there are five basic relationships:
1) ruler and subject
2) _____________________________________
3) _____________________________________
4) older sibling and younger sibling
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All people must ____________________________________________
and in return, those with authority ______________________________
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21.4 Why
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Daoism
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Confucius attracted many students who spread his teachings. After his
death, ____________________________________________________
Confucianism had a very practical effect on government under a later
dynasty, the Han dynasty.
Because of the influence of Confucianism, civil servants ____________
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The teachings of Confucius had a major influence on Chinese culture.
Values ____________________________________________________
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The second great philosophy to come out of China’s time of trouble was
Daoism.
According to tradition, the great sage, or wise man _________________
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Some modern scholars believe that _____________________________
The “Dao De Jing” preached a return to a simple and natural way of
living.
Daoism was based on the ancient Chinese idea of the Dao, or “the way.”
Dao was the force that gave order to the natural universe. Daoism taught
that ______________________________________________________
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True harmony comes from ____________________________________
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The Daoists taught that people followed the way of nature by living
simple lives of quiet meditation. Similarly, people should avoid ______
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The Daoists believe that everyone must discover __________________
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Daoism encouraged rulers to rule less harshly. But Daoism’s most
important influence was on Chinese thought, writing, and art.
The third major philosophy that came out of China’s time of trouble was
Legalism.
 Legalism was based on the teachings of Hanfeizi. Hanfeizi lived from
280 – 233 BCE.
 Like Confucius, Hanfeizi was _________________________________
 Legalism was based on the idea that most people are _______________
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 Instead, they should establish __________________________________
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 Legalist philosophy had an almost immediate influence on government
in China. __________________________________________________
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 They wanted to build a strong central government and a well-organized
society. To achieve these goals, they ____________________________
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