AXIAL AGE Flashcards
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What is the Axial Age?
A period of significant philosophical development across various cultures.
Who is a prominent philosopher from the Axial Age?
Confucius
What is the Warring States Period?
A time of intense conflict and political fragmentation in ancient China.
What is Confucianism?
A philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius.
What are The Analects?
A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius.
What are the five relationships in Confucianism?
The key relationships that govern social harmony.
What does benevolence mean in Confucianism?
The quality of being kind and caring towards others.
What is propriety in Confucianism?
The practice of proper behavior and etiquette.
What is filial piety?
The respect and duty one owes to their parents and ancestors.
What is Daoism?
A philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the Dao.
What is The Book of Virtue?
A foundational text of Daoism.
What is the Dao (Tao)?
The fundamental principle that is the source of all existence in Daoism.
What does Wu Wei mean?
The concept of non-action or effortless action in Daoism.
What is Ying Yang?
A symbol representing the dual nature of reality in Daoism.
What is Legalism?
A strict philosophical system that emphasizes law and order.
Who was Shi Huangdi?
The first emperor of China, known for unifying the country.
What was the Qin Dynasty?
The first imperial dynasty of China, established by Shi Huangdi.
What is Buddhism?
A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
Who is Siddhartha?
The founder of Buddhism, also known as the Buddha.
What is Enlightenment in Buddhism?
The state of awakening and understanding the true nature of reality.
What is Nirvana?
The ultimate goal of Buddhism, representing liberation from suffering.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The foundational principles of Buddhism that outline the nature of suffering.
What is the Eightfold Path?
A guide to ethical and mental development in Buddhism.
What is Reincarnation?
The belief in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism.
