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Confucius and the Zhou Dynasty: Embracing Ancient Wisdom and Social Order

Imagine being a student of Confucius, learning about the values of respect, duty, and proper behavior in a changing society. The Zhou Dynasty, which overthrew the Shang Dynasty, introduced political stability through feudalism and the Mandate of Heaven, yet also faced turmoil during the Warring States period. Amidst this chaos, Confucius emphasized ethical living and moral governance, laying the foundation for Confucianism. His teachings, alongside alternatives like Daoism and Legalism, shaped ancient Chinese thought and continue to influence society today.

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Confucius and the Zhou Dynasty: Embracing Ancient Wisdom and Social Order

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  1. Imagine…you are a student of the famous teacher Confucius. Like many older Chinese, he thinks that society has changed – and not for the better. He believes in old values and a strict social order. He is trying to teach you and your fellow students how to behave properly. You must respect those who war your superiors in society. You must set a good example for others. How will these teachings affect your life? Do Now

  2. CHAPTER 6 SECTION 2The Zhou Dynasties & New Ideas • Big Idea: The Zhou dynasty brought political stability & newways to deal with political & social changes in ancient China

  3. Zhou Dynasty • People from west China-over threw Shang Dynasty. (became longest lasting dynasty) • They claimed to possess the Mandate of Heaven • Zhou brought order to China • Form of Feudalism • Lords over saw & protected peasants who farmed land • Eventually lords became less loyal to Zhou King: led to Warring States (time of Civil War & territorial fighting) • Zhou weakened and ended: disorder for 40 years. • Qin dynasty later took over

  4. Confucius & Society • Due to instability during Zhou dynasty- intellectual movement swept through China • Confucius • Taught people needed a sense of duty to be good • Ideas are known as Confucianism- (way of behaving) • Analects-book of his teachings • Stressed family order, respect for parents, & ideas about government: have become central beliefs in China • Example: Do not do unto others, what you would not want others to do to you.

  5. Daoism & Legalism • Other beliefs developed during Zhou dynasty • Daoism • Stressed harmony with the Dao • Be like water and flow • Most famous teacher Laozi taught, not to seek wealth or power. • Legalism • Stressed man is evil by nature & need to be controlled • Political philosophy without religious concerns • Society needed to be strict • Always prepare for war.

  6. Review • Who were the Zhou? • What was the mandate of Heaven? • Lord? Peasant? • What was the time of Warring States in China? • Who was Confucius? Ethics? Analects? • Daoism? • Legalism?

  7. Homework • Pg. 166 vocabulary & page 171 #1-4

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