1. 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

2. 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.”

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

4. The Collapse of the Zhou Dynasty- the Warring Period

5. 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

6. 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

7. Establishing social order Explaining human nature

8. 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

9. 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?