1. Chapter 7 Section 2 The Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas
Farming
rice
on the
steppes

2. The Zhou Political System
Facts
The Zhou Political System

3. Kings and Emperors

4. Emperors and Princesses

5. Lords and Warriors

6. Armor

8. Farmers and Peasants

9. Peasants and Farmers
Chinese
farmers
today

10. Check Your Zhou Facts!!!!
According to the Zhou kings, heaven gave them the power to lead (.a.k.a. The Mandate of Heaven)
Zhou leaders granted land in return for loyalty, military support and other services. This system was a way to purchase people’s loyalty and support.

11. facts
Confucius and Society

12. Check Your Important Facts About Confucius!!!
Confucius believed in ethics and moral values.
Confucius would object to wives having to obey their husbands.
Confucius stated that moral leadership, not laws would bring order to China. Leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing.
The Ideas of Confucius were compiled into a book called the Analects.

13. Daoism
facts
Laozi

14. Check Your Daoism Facts!!!!
Daoism stresses living in harmony with the Dao which is the guiding force of all reality.
All people should live in harmony with nature, best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism.
Laozi was the most famous of all the Daoist teachers.
Believed that the government should stay out of people’s lives.
People should not try and gain wealth nor should they seek power.

15. Legalism
facts

16. Check Your Legalism Facts!!!!
Legalism is the belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled.
Shi Huang Di was a follower of legalism because he created a strong government and strict laws.
Legalism was a political philosophy without religious concerns.
Citizens should be held responsible for each other’s conduct.
Stresses the need for authority.

17. Bottom Line Is… Even though they were completely different,
Daoism
Confucianism
Important
Concept!
Even though they were
completely different,
all three philosophies were
similar in that they all
were intended
to help society.
Legalism

18. Summary
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