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China
2nd Semester Unit
8
History
6th Grade
01/31/2008
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li
 Definition
Proper behavior, doing what you know is right
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the Tao

 Definition

The Way

 

a universal force connected to nature that creates order for all things
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Lao-tze

 Definition
A Chinese wise person or sage
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Han Fei

 Definition

A Chinese man who lived during the Zhou dynasty.

Questioned whether following Confucian principles could solve society's problems.

Wrote Han Feizi or "Basic Writings"

Instructed rulers to strengthen their state by enforcing strict laws, including severe punishments.

This was the philosophy of Legalism.
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Confucius

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Kong Fuzi

Lived in China in 551 to 479 BCE

Taught his followers the proper way to live.

Recalled virtues of past rulers who maintained a peaceful and stable society.

"Selected Sayings" - a source of his teachings.
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Mandate of Heaven
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Divine Right to Rule
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Tributary states
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Conquered lands
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Land Reforms

 Definition
Take land from wealthy and give to peasants
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