Confucius emphasized the following ideas: Respect for elders Respect for elders Importance of Education (Civil Service Exams) Importance of Education (Civil Service Exams) Dedication to fulfilling duty in life to government and society Dedication to fulfilling duty in life to government and society
T or F: In addition to the Chinese philosophies of Daoism and Confucianism, most Chinese still practiced ancestor worship. TRUE!
Which Chinese philosophy seeks a separation from the world and harmony with nature through a simple life filled with inner peace and humility? DAOISM
Although also associated with NATURALISM, the symbol representing the opposite forces reveals balance in Daoism (Taoism) as well: YIN AND YANG
As long as the Chinese Emperor’s rule was just and the Gods approved, they possessed what was known as the : MANDATE OF HEAVEN
China was connected to the Western world (including Rome!) via the: SILK ROAD (a trade route over land)
Migratory invaders threatened China’s northern borders leading to the construction of: THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Emperor who built the Great Wall of China Qin Shi Huangdi
The T’ang period saw the increasing importance of education & high standards set for govt. officials with new: CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
The spread of literature during the T’ang dynasty was enabled by the development of: PRINTING!
Shintoism is an ethnic religion native to this country: Japan
Shintoism’s focus is on the worship of: Nature spirits Nature spirits But also! Ancestors and the Emperor But also! Ancestors and the Emperor
This religion was introduced to Japan from China and Korea: Buddhism
The following are examples of Chinese cultural influence: 1. Confucianism 2. Art 3. architecture 4. writing
Japan’s culture was MOST heavily influenced by this country: CHINA
Japan’s best defense from invaders was: The island geography! (4 main islands)
Chain or group of islands, such as Japan archipelago
Sea between Japan and mainland Asia (China and Korea) Sea of Japan (aka East Sea)