Focus Activity: Homework: Unit: World Religions Unit Question: How do belief systems impact the development of culture? Focus Question: How were the points of view of Taoism, Confucianism, and Legalism influenced by political and social unrest? Tuesday, September 10th, 2019  Happy National TV Dinner Day!  Reminders: MP 1 Project due Wednesday, 9/25 Focus Activity: Take out Judaism chart (pg. 10) Homework: Work on MP 1 project Wear red, white, and/or blue tomorrow for 9/11

Please write down your answer to the following scenario: Why did different schools of thought emerge in China and how did they impact society and government? Please write down your answer to the following scenario: While you are supposed to be watching your younger sibling you are instead horsing around with friends in your house- friends who are not supposed to be over when your parents aren’t home. Your mother’s very expensive vase breaks while you are playing with friends. What do you tell your parents? Does your response reflect who you are as a person? Philosophy: “The love of wisdom.”

The Zhou Dynasty (1027-221 BCE): China’s longest lasting dynasty (also the originator of chopsticks)

The Collapse of the Zhou Dynasty- the Warring Period

Five Basic Relationships: A guide to moral behavior Ruler to subject Confucianism Basic Facts/ Origins: When did it begin: 551 B.C.E. to 479 B.C.E. Where did it begin: China Founder: Confucius Core Beliefs, Ideas, and Principles Five Basic Relationships: A guide to moral behavior Ruler to subject Father to son Husband to wife Older brother to younger brother Friend to Friend Filial Piety: Respect for elders Stressed importance of education (merit-based gov’t jobs) Ruler should set good examples A government should be led by morals and virtues Appeal: Scholars, who sought to prevent power based on birth rather than merit Lower-status families, who saw educating their children as a means for social mobility Those who sought a well-functioning government, because the government would be made up of elected officials rather than who inherited power Reasons that it spread Promotes a more positive outlook on human nature and created social order through morals and human interactions Where is it found today? China and East Asia

Does not spread beyond the Far East (China, Japan, Korea) Legalism Daoism/Taoism Basic Facts/ Origins When did it begin: 280 B.C.E. to 233 B.C.E. Where did it begin: China Founder: Han Fei When did it begin: 1046 B.C.E. to 256 B.C.E. Founder: Laozi (“Old Master”) Core beliefs, ideas, and principles Human nature is evil, greedy, and selfish Favored an authoritarian state that ruled by force to combat human nature Education viewed as dangerous Dao: “The Way” Focus on the simple ways of life Harmony with nature Yin and Yang: universal balance Gov’t is unnatural Best government is the one that governs the least Appeal Those who currently held power, as it helped them maintain their order Those in favor of a strong central government, as it promoted this People who sought a higher power, because it promoted thinking and peace of mind Reason that it spread IT DOESN’T. Why? Does not spread beyond the Far East (China, Japan, Korea) Where is it found today? NO WHERE (it’s terrifying) China and the Far East

Establishing social order Explaining human nature

Summary Questions: 1. This philosophy stressed the importance of education, and that rulers should set a good example for their subjects. Confucianism 2. This philosophy stressed the yin and yang, and a natural harmony with nature. Daoism 3. This philosophy believes men are evil and selfish. Legalism

1) You know that you are failing a class 1) You know that you are failing a class. You know that you will be in trouble when your parents find out. How do you handle the situation? 2) Your older brother or sister is cheating on tests. How should you act? 3) You see an opportunity to take something that you have really wanted without being caught. How should you act? 4) Your friends started smoking and are trying to get you to start. How do you handle the situation? 5) While you are supposed to be watching your younger sibling you are instead horsing around with friends in your house- friends who are not supposed to be over when your parents aren’t home. Your mother’s very expensive vase breaks while you are playing with friends. What do you tell your parents?