Chapter 7 Reunifying China

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system.

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. For centuries the Chinese had looked to Confucianism for comfort and guidance. For centuries the Chinese had looked to Confucianism for comfort and guidance.

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. For centuries the Chinese had looked to Confucianism for comfort and guidance. For centuries the Chinese had looked to Confucianism for comfort and guidance. Confucius was a scholar who taught moral virtues and ethics (ideas of right and wrong). Confucius was a scholar who taught moral virtues and ethics (ideas of right and wrong).

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. The turmoil after the fall of the Han Dynasty led to major changes in China’s belief system. For centuries the Chinese had looked to Confucianism for comfort and guidance. For centuries the Chinese had looked to Confucianism for comfort and guidance. Confucius was a scholar who taught moral virtues and ethics (ideas of right and wrong). Confucius was a scholar who taught moral virtues and ethics (ideas of right and wrong). Confucius emphasized these principles: Confucius emphasized these principles: Use right relationships to produce social order Use right relationships to produce social order Respect family and older generations Respect family and older generations Educate individuals and society Educate individuals and society Act in morally correct ways Act in morally correct ways

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism Influences China Life Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society.

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism Influences China Life Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships.

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism Influences China Life Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. A code of conduct governed these relationships. A code of conduct governed these relationships.

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism Influences China Life Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. A code of conduct governed these relationships. A code of conduct governed these relationships. Confucius wanted children to have respect for their parents and older generations. Confucius wanted children to have respect for their parents and older generations.

Changes in Belief Systems Confucianism Influences China Life Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucianism affected many aspects of Chinese government and society. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. Confucius taught that people should be organized around five basic relationships. A code of conduct governed these relationships. A code of conduct governed these relationships. Confucius wanted children to have respect for their parents and older generations. Confucius wanted children to have respect for their parents and older generations. Confucianism began to lose its influence as the Han Dynasty lost power. Confucianism began to lose its influence as the Han Dynasty lost power.

Changes in Belief Systems The Spread of Buddhism As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism.

Changes in Belief Systems The Spread of Buddhism As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion that started in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism is a religion that started in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

Changes in Belief Systems The Spread of Buddhism As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion that started in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama. Buddhism is a religion that started in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama. Siddhartha was known as the “Enlightened One”. Siddhartha was known as the “Enlightened One”.

Changes in Belief Systems The Spread of Buddhism As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. As Confucius lost influence, many Chinese turned to Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion that started in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama. Buddhism is a religion that started in India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama. Siddhartha was known as the “Enlightened One”. Siddhartha was known as the “Enlightened One”. Buddhism teaches these principles: Buddhism teaches these principles: Suffering is a part of life. Suffering is a part of life. The reason people suffer is that they are too attached to material possessions and selfish ideas. The reason people suffer is that they are too attached to material possessions and selfish ideas. By living in a wise, moral, and thoughtful way people can eventually learn to escape suffering. By living in a wise, moral, and thoughtful way people can eventually learn to escape suffering.

Changes in Belief Systems The Spread of Buddhism Buddhism teaches these principles: Buddhism teaches these principles: Suffering is a part of life. Suffering is a part of life. The reason people suffer is that they are too attached to material possessions and selfish ideas. The reason people suffer is that they are too attached to material possessions and selfish ideas. By living in a wise, moral, and thoughtful way people can eventually learn to escape suffering. By living in a wise, moral, and thoughtful way people can eventually learn to escape suffering. Over time the religion spread through China and into Korea and Japan. Over time the religion spread through China and into Korea and Japan.

Changes in Belief Systems The Spread of Buddhism Buddhism teaches these principles: Buddhism teaches these principles: Suffering is a part of life. Suffering is a part of life. The reason people suffer is that they are too attached to material possessions and selfish ideas. The reason people suffer is that they are too attached to material possessions and selfish ideas. By living in a wise, moral, and thoughtful way people can eventually learn to escape suffering. By living in a wise, moral, and thoughtful way people can eventually learn to escape suffering. Over time the religion spread through China and into Korea and Japan. Over time the religion spread through China and into Korea and Japan. Buddhist teachings helped people endure the suffering that followed the Han Dynasty’s collapse. Buddhist teachings helped people endure the suffering that followed the Han Dynasty’s collapse.

Changes in Belief Systems Influences on Confucianism Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s.

Changes in Belief Systems Influences on Confucianism Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Buddhism and Daoism caused some changes to Confucian thought. Buddhism and Daoism caused some changes to Confucian thought.

Changes in Belief Systems Influences on Confucianism Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Buddhism and Daoism caused some changes to Confucian thought. Buddhism and Daoism caused some changes to Confucian thought. Daoism: the belief system that seeks harmony with nature and with inner feelings. Daoism: the belief system that seeks harmony with nature and with inner feelings.

Changes in Belief Systems Influences on Confucianism Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Confucianism began a rebirth in the 600s. Buddhism and Daoism caused some changes to Confucian thought. Buddhism and Daoism caused some changes to Confucian thought. Daoism: the belief system that seeks harmony with nature and with inner feelings. Daoism: the belief system that seeks harmony with nature and with inner feelings. Because of the blending with Buddhism and Daoism, Confucianism broadened its outlook. Because of the blending with Buddhism and Daoism, Confucianism broadened its outlook.

Changes in Belief Systems A Change in Confucius Thought The new Confucianism was greatly concerned with human behavior and a person’s relationship with the universe. The new Confucianism was greatly concerned with human behavior and a person’s relationship with the universe.

Changes in Belief Systems A Change in Confucius Thought The new Confucianism was greatly concerned with human behavior and a person’s relationship with the universe. The new Confucianism was greatly concerned with human behavior and a person’s relationship with the universe. The new Confucianism emphasized: The new Confucianism emphasized: Morality is the highest goal a person can reach. Morality is the highest goal a person can reach. This morality can be achieved through education. This morality can be achieved through education. Education can occur through books, observation, or interaction with other wise people. Education can occur through books, observation, or interaction with other wise people.