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Ancient China: Religion

Ancient China: Religion. By: Iris, Jordyn , Chay, Tristan, Nolan & Gabe. Main doctrines. Confucianism- The following of Confucius and his teachings { C hinese god} Daoism- A simple and honest life made by Lao-tzu and Chuang- tzu

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Ancient China: Religion

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  1. Ancient China: Religion By: Iris, Jordyn, Chay, Tristan, Nolan & Gabe

  2. Main doctrines • Confucianism- The following of Confucius and his teachings {Chinese god} • Daoism- A simple and honest life made by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu • Legalism- It was a philosophy emphasizing strict obedience • Buddhism- teachings based on Buddha

  3. Beliefs • Worshipped deities (they believed in an afterlife) • They worshipped their ancestors • Most important God= Tien, god of Heaven • In China there are many statues representing Buddha and Deities.

  4. Sorcerers • They consulted sorcerers AKA Wu • The Wu provided spells to protect people from evil • Most believed in the spiritual world

  5. Christianity in Ancient China • Christianity declined due to persecution during the 10th and 14th centuries. • During this cultural revolution many priests were imprisoned.

  6. questions Matching definitions • teachings based on Buddha • The following of Confucius and his teachings • A simple and honest life made by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu • It was a philosophy emphasizing strict obedience • Daoism • Legalism • Confucianism • Buddhism

  7. References • http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/china/ss/082208china_2.htm • Grade 8 Social studies textbook

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