7 th Chapter 7-3 Cornell Notes “Confucianism and Government”
Cornell Notes: Key Terms bureaucracy civil service scholar-official
Chapter 7-3 Cornell Notes Confucianism: teachings of Confucius based on ethics (proper behavior); Two principles: ren: concern for others; li: appropriate customs, behavior. Heading 1: Part 1 “Confucianism”
Chapter 7-3 Cornell Notes Neo-Confucianism: less religious/mystical, more practical; neo-Confucianism official policy Song dynasty; spiritual questions examined like “why good people do bad things”. Heading 1: Part 2 “Confucianism”
Chapter 7-3 Cornell Notes Heading 2: Part 1 “Scholars- Officials” Song dynasty established civil service (people working in government jobs); bureaucracy: government; civil service: people who work in the government; workers had to pass “civil service examinations”; tests included Confucianism, spiritual questions;
Chapter 7-3 Cornell Notes very hard test, study for years; Scholar-officials set for life; Benefits: respect, good salary, reduced penalties for breaking the law; Examination ensured: quality people serving, stable government. Heading 2: Part 2 “Scholars- Officials”