Ch 4 lesson 3

Question 1

Lu Province

Answer 1

The birthplace of Confucius.

Question 2

Confucius

Answer 2

(551-479 BCE) A Chinese philosopher known also as Kong Fuzi and created one of the most influential philosophies in Chinese history.

Question 3

Mencius

Answer 3

major follower of Confucius; stressed that humans were essentially good and that governments required the consent of their subjects.

Question 4

Laozi

Answer 4

Founder of Daoism

Question 5

Nobility

Answer 5

Second Estate

Question 6

Book of Documents

Answer 6

One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule.

Question 7

Analects

Answer 7

The book that Kong Fuzi wrote and that stresses the values and ideas of Confucianism.

Question 8

Confucianism

Answer 8

A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.

Question 9

Mandate of heaven

Answer 9

A political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source

Question 10

Daoism

Answer 10

A religion in China which emphasizes the removal from society and to become one with nature.