1. Confucianism: How did Confucianism impact China?
Global History I: Spiconardi

2. Confucian Quotes
Read the three quotes. Choose one and respond to it. What does the quote tell you about the person who said them?
“In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.”
“The superior man is modest in speech, but exceeds in actions.”
No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find the time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”

3. The Five Key Relationships
Ruler – Subject
Father – Son
Husband – Wife
Older Brother – Younger Brother
Friend – Friend
Always a superior & inferior in each relationship, except for friend/friend

4. Confucian Philosophy
Filial Piety respect for your parents, elders, and ancestors
(Etymology of the Filial)
People are naturally good
Education is the key to advancement in society
To ensure social order, the individual must find and accept his or her proper place in society
One should not associate with people who are not upright and moral
It is the responsibility of the ruler to uphold morality