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World Religion Confucianism 551 B.C.E.-Today

Essential Standards 6.H.2 Understand the political, economic and/or social significance of historical events, issues, individuals and cultural groups. 6.C&G.1Understand the development of government in various civilizations, societies and regions. 6.C.1Explain how the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups influenced societies, civilizations and regions.

Clarifying Objectives 6.H.2.4 Explain the role that key historical figures and cultural groups had in transforming society (e.g., Mansa Musa, Confucius, Charlemagne and Qin Shi Huangdi). 6.C&G.1.1 Explain the origins and structures of various governmental systems (e.g., democracy, absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy). 6.C&G.1.2 Summarize the ideas that shaped political thought in various civilizations, societies and regions (e.g., divine right, equality, liberty, citizen participation and integration of religious principles). 6.C.1.2 Explain how religion transformed various societies, civilizations and regions (e.g., beliefs, practices and spread of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism).

Essential Questions Why was Confucius a Historical figure to Ancient China? What form of government structure did China have during the time of Confucius? What is a Theocracy? What Political Thought was the idea behind Theocracy? How did Confucianism TRANSFORM Chinese society & government?

Confucius Confucius was a Noble that lived right during the warring states period of Chinese history He was tired of the Civil War that continued on & on in China during that time He believed that there was a peaceful answer to all the fighting by creating a new peaceful society

Confucianism Confucianism is a religion based on the “MANDATE of HEAVEN” Confucianism taught that god in heaven wanted Chinese rulers to act with moral values instead of doing whatever they wanted Confucianism was a SOCIETAL STRUCTURE as much as a religion that started with the Chinese Emperor

Confucianism Confucianism is a religion based on the “MANDATE of HEAVEN” Confucianism taught that god in heaven wanted Chinese rulers to act with moral values instead of doing whatever they wanted Confucianism was a SOCIETAL STRUCTURE as much as a religion that started with the Chinese Emperor

Religion & Government Confucianism became the government & the religion of the Chinese people It became a THEOCRACY This is a government based upon RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES

Confucianism (Theocracy) Confucianism became a Theocracy Theocracy is a government that is based on Religion The Political Thought behind Theocracies are RELGIOUS PARTICIPATION

Essential Questions Get with a partner and answer…. What form of government structure did China have during the time of Confucius? What is a Theocracy? What Political Thought was the idea behind Theocracy?

Mandate of Heaven Mandate of Heaven was a book that was created that told how to create a peaceful government It centered around everyone acting morally and the relationships everyone had with the people above them & below them in society It was like the Confucian BIBLE

Mandate of Heaven The Mandate of Heaven book was based on the Ancient Chinese Emperors called the SAGE EMPORERS These were the very first emperors of China and led peaceful China by acting morally toward everyone

Confucianism, also known as Ruism, is a system of philosophical and "ethical-sociopolitical teachings" sometimes described as a religion.

Ren The idea of REN is understanding & practicing proper behavior in every individual situation These have to do with how you act depending on what your relationship is & if you are SUPERIOR or INFERIOR

Lee Lee has to do with rituals in Ancient China Rituals usually centered around Elders of China (old people) Lee is characterized by saying “RESPECT & HONOR YOUR ELDERS”

Health of the Chinese State Confucius believed that Confucianism could cure the problems of all the wars in China by creating a new SOCIETAL STRUCTURE He believed this would fix China & make it peaceful

Confucianism Religious Society Confucianism was based on MORAL UPRIGHT BEHAVIOR Everyone lived their life in relationship to other people You were either a SUPERIOR or INFERIOR You had to know your place in Society

5 Relationships of Confucianism The 5 most important Relationships to Confucians are… Father & Son Ruler & Ruled Husband & Wife Older Brother & Younger Brother Friend & Friend

Filial Piety (Respect your Elders) Filial Piety is respecting your parents or ancestors and treating them well This was the basis of Confucianism In the Societal model everyone had to give respect to the people that were either older or above them in Society

Father & Son Relationship Son must act respectfully at all times to his father Father will act respectably but the son must earn the respect of his father The ultimate goal is that all boys will become SUPERIOR men in society (JUNZE) If all men or future men make JUNZE their goal society will run smoothly

Confucian Government The same concept was true in Confucian Government The Emperor or king acted as the father & his people the sons If everyone made it their goal to achieve JUNZE than government would function peacefully

Confucian China Eventually Confucianism caught on in China which led to a peaceful state & a new form of government Confucius principles of moral behavior & respecting ancestors lives today in modern China

Confucian China Confucianism became the basis for Chinese… Government Education Almost everything in China

Essential Questions Get with a partner and answer…. Why was Confucius a Historical figure to Ancient China? How did Confucianism TRANSFORM Chinese society & government?

Important Points 6.H.2.4 (Key Historical Figure) Confucius was a Chinese man that transformed Chinese government & religion by creating peace through a new religion/society 6.C&G.1.1 (Government Structure) A THEOCRACY is a government based on RELIGION 6.C&G.1.2 (Political Thought) The political thought behind a Theocracy is acting based on RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES 6.C.1.2 (Religion) Confucianism became a Chinese religion based on having high moral values & treating everyone nicely ATTACK THE EVIL THAT IS WITHIN YOURSELF, RATHER THAN ATTACKING THE EVIL THAT IS IN OTHERS. CONFUCIUS