1. Global I Mr.McEntarfer HSLPS
Confucianism
Global I
Mr.McEntarfer
HSLPS

2. Aim: How did the Confucius philosophy shape ancient China?
Do Now: Copy Quote
“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.” Confucius

3. “He who learns but does not think, is lost
“He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” Confucius

4. The Wisdom of Confucius (p.89)
Confucius was born in _____ B.C. to a noble but poor family. Confucius hoped to become a ________ for a local ruler. For years he wandered from court to court talking to rulers about how to ________. Unable to find a position he became a _________.

5. Five Relationships (p.89)
Confucius taught that ________ resulted when people accepted their place in society.
He stressed five key relationships.
Father to son.
Elder to younger brother
Husband to wife
Ruler to subject
Friend to friend
__________ was the only equal relationship.

6. Confucius believed that everyone had duties and responsibilities in these relationships. For example: rulers should care for their subjects and subjects should obey their rulers.
Confucius believed that respect in relationships would bring order and stability to China.

7. Filial piety
Above all Confucius placed respect for parents (filial piety) as the most important.
Other Confucian values included honesty, hard work and concern for others. “Do not do on to others,” he declared, what you do not wish yourself”

8. Confucius on Government
A ruler must provide good government; in return subjects should be _________ and ___________.
Rulers and officials should be well educated.
“By virtue men are pretty much alike. It is learning and practice which set them apart”

9. Activity Quotes from Confucius Directions:
Choose two of the quotes by Confucius.
Describe what Confucius means in your own words
Explain how this quote might help better someone’s life.

10. Instructional Objectives
SWBAT
Explain how Confucius philosophy shaped China
Discuss how respect can help create an orderly society
Interpret quotes and put them in their own words.