The Role of Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism in Ancient China

Religion and Philosophies are the same, with no differences.

Religion is composed of a set of morals, a diety (s) /God (s), rules, ethics that serve as a guide fo living

A Philosophy is a discipline that tackles many concepts like: metaphysics, the search for the ultimate truth, knowledge, and life itself.

Philosophies do not play a role in people's lives, where religions do

Divine right to rule China.

Heaven was a power that controlled human destiny.

The king was the son of Heaven.

Man could vote to over power the mandate of heaven.

People no longer wanted to believe in the Mandate of Heaven.

Conflict rose with the Warring States period.

The King was no longer looked at as a god, and wanted to regain his superior power.

respect for the government leaders

respect & loyalty for your parents, even over the state

helps society free itself from chaos

each person must fulfill their role without question

based on the idea that there are inferior and superior roles

the government is the most important part of society

decreased the importance of elder status.

placed and importance on healthy relationship with friends & family.

More importance on what someone can do and not just on the family they were born in.

Daoism is not concerned with behavior

there are no differences

Daoism upholds the idea of filial piety

Hard work will lead to a life of happiness.

A strong government forces people to be the best citizens possible.

People cannon experience pleasure without pain.

A life of scholarship & knowledge is a life well-spent.

True

False

there was no crime in society

he never used legalism

it enabled him to successfully conquer & unite China