Transcript Confucius
Do Now • Take out your notes from yesterday • Be ready to answer the questions! • Fill out your agenda Whiteboard Practice • The development of writing in ancient Mesopotamia made possible the first visible – A. Legal codes – B. Private businesses – C. National armies – D. Organized Religions • What is the most important reason the first population centers on the Indian subcontinent developed in the Indus River Valley? – A. The river provided natural defense against attackers – B. Seasonal flooding made the soil rich and fertile for farming. – C. The river enabled people to travel and trade with other developments – D. People needed a source of building materials and laborers • What is one disadvantage of the nomadic lifestyle? – A. being unable to move as conditions change – B. being vulnerable to attack by settled societies. – C. The lack of a dependable food supply – D. The absence of policies leadership Confucius • Confucius was a Chinese scholar and philosopher from around 500 BCE who wanted to bring peace and order to China. Philosophy • Confucianism is the philosophy started by Confucius. • A philosophy is someone's basic beliefs about the way people should live. Confucianism • According to Confucianism, people must respect each other and follow a code of conduct. • Respect must be shown to family members and between government officials and people. Confucianism • Above all, children were always supposed to respect their elders. This is called Filial Piety. Duty… It is the parent’s job to to take care of the children It is the children’s job to obey the parents Paragraph • Describe Confuscius’ philosophy • What is your philosophy? • What should your philosophy be towards your school work? • How does a person’s philosophy affect their lives? Confucianism brings order • Confucianism helped the Chinese avoid conflict and live peacefully. Daoism • Another ancient philosophy in Ancient China, called “Daoism” says that people must learn to live in harmony, or agreement, with nature and their feelings. Check for Understanding • What was Confucius’ goal? • How did he think people should treat others? Graded Exit Ticket! • Please log onto Quia and take your exit ticket – It is called Confucius (6.5.11) • When you finish: Begin working on your Brochure – The template is on http://tlandy.weebly.com Class Sites Practice Quiz 1. What was the main goal of Confucius? A. To become the next King B. To make China peaceful again C. To start a new religion 2. Which of the following best describes Filial Piety? A. The religion of Confucius B. Respecting people older than you C. Making religious sacrifices to the Gods 3. What is a philosophy? A. A religion like Judaism or Christianity. B. A language started by the Kings and priests C. Someone’s ethical and moral beliefs 4. What was the effect of Confucianism on Ancient China? A. Ancient Chinese continued fighting with each other. B. Ancient China experienced a time of peace and order. C. Ancient China was conquered by another Empire. 5. What was the main teaching of Daoism? A. Treat others as you want to be treated B. Be a fair ruler C. Become in harmony with nature.