1. Confucianism 551-479 B.C. Confucius - China’s 1st great thinker/teacher who wanted to end China’s problems and bring peace. He believed: That people needed to have a “sense of duty.” Someone that would put the needs of their family and community above their own. Honor your promises, educate yourself, avoid bad people. All men had a talent to govern and it was their duty to participate in government. If everyone performed their duty, then society as a whole would do well.

2. Daoism 500 BC - 300 BC Created by Laozi, “The Old Master” Loazi believed: People should give up worldly desires in favor of nature and the Dao. Give up on concerns about the world, seek inner peace and live with nature. Historians are not sure if Laozi was real or not! What is the Dao? - It is the force that guides all things!

3. Legalism 200s BC Created by Hanfeizi He believed: That humans are naturally evil! People need harsh laws and stiff punishments to force them to do their duties. A strong leader is needed to rule government.

4. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people should live simple lives?

5. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people should live simple lives? Daoism & Legalism

6. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that peace and order depended on the proper behavior of everyone in society?

7. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that peace and order depended on the proper behavior of everyone in society? Confucianism

8. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people are naturally evil?

9. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people are naturally evil? Legalism

10. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people need to lead by example?

11. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people need to lead by example? Legalism & Confucianism

12. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people should live in harmony with nature?

13. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that people should live in harmony with nature? Daoism

14. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that rulers should rule with strict laws and punishments?

15. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that rulers should rule with strict laws and punishments? Legalism

16. Which Chinese philosophy... encouraged individuals to seek “inner peace” so that communities would be peaceful?

17. Which Chinese philosophy... encouraged individuals to seek “inner peace” so that communities would be peaceful? Daoism & Confucianism

18. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that you must put your family and community before yourself?

19. Which Chinese philosophy... believed that you must put your family and community before yourself? Confucianism