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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Lu Province | the birthplace of Confucius |
| Confucius | c. 551 B.C.-479 B.C. Chinese teacher of morals that came to embody the core of Confucianism. |
| Mencius | c. 371 B.C.-289 B.C. Disciple of Confucius who is regarded as second only to Confucius as the cofounder of Confucianism. |
| Laozi | c. sixth century B.C. First great teacher of Daoism who taught before Confucius. |
| nobility | a high-ranking social class |
| Book of Documents | Zhou dynasty text that Confucius interpreted and revived |
| Analects | a collection of sayings by Confucius |
| Confucianism | a way of thinking and living based on the teachings of Confucius |
| Mandate of Heaven | in dynastic China, the divine right to govern for the good of all people |
| Daoism | the belief in finding the "way," or the dao, of the universe |
| What are some of the morals that Confucius valued? | order, harmony, and ways of making the world right |
| Name three important Confucian principles. | a sense of humanity, respect for the family, and humility |
| What are some similarities among Confucianism and other ways of thinking in China? | both wanted respect for humanity |
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