China Lesson 2 Slideshow

Confucianism

Daoism

Legalism

Social class

Confucianism

Daoism

Legalism

Filial piety

Gobi Desert

Altay Mountains

Himalaya Mountains

Yellow Sea

Confucius is born, Confucius dies, Period of the Warring States, Hanfeizi develops legalism

Confucius dies, Confucius is born, Hanfeizi develops legalism, Period of the Warring States

Hanfeizi develops legalism, Period of the Warring States, Confucius is born, Confucius dies

Period of the Warring States, Confucius is born, Confucius dies, Hanfeizi develops legalism

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

Buddhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism

Daoism, Buddhism, and Legalism

Legalism, Hinduism, and Confucianism

Society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishment.

People should put the needs of their family and community first.

People should give up worldly desires in favor of nature and the Dao.

Society should be governed by the will of the people.

They were highly respected by society.

They provided goods and services to aristocrats.

Some merchants became wealthy.

They were believed to act for the good of society.

Farmers

Artisans

Aristocrats

Merchants