Chinese Philosophies & Zhou Dynasty

Chinese Philosophies & Zhou Dynasty

6th Grade Social Studies

Weekly Essential Question

​How did Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism influence society in ancient China?

Anchor Question

Which belief system of India or China had a greater influence on people's daily lives: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism?​​

Open Ended

Create a CLAIM for the following question, “Which belief system had a greater influence on society in ancient China: Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism?”

Open Ended

REASON: IN YOUR OWN WORDS why is the claim/argument you created the best?

Remember, your claim should have contained either Confucianism, Daoism, OR Legalism. Your reason should be about one of those three.

Multiple Select

Which THREE of the following are true concerning the Mandate of Heaven?

• Several dynasties followed the Mandate of Heaven

• The Shang Dynasty created the Mandate of Heaven

• If the king did not govern well, Heaven would send signs of its displeasure

• According to this theory, every dynasty goes through a culture cycle

• Under no cirumstances could rebellion occur according the the Mandate of Heaven

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true regarding Feudalism EXCEPT:

• Feudalism was used to help maintained political stability in China

• The king gave large pieces of the land to lords

• Lords sent soldiers to fight against enemies who threatened their king

• Peasants gave a portion of their crops to the lord but received nothing in return

• Feudalism began to crumble because of a power struggle between some lords and the king

Multiple Choice

Confucius believed that rulers have the responsibility to

• respect the rights of all citizens

• prevent their subjects from suffering

• demonstrate to others how to behave correctly

• increase the power and security of their kingdom

Multiple Choice

To Confucius, the relationship of father to son and of husband to wife should both be

• hierarchical

• competitive

• one of friendship

• based on equality

Multiple Choice

According to Taoism, happiness can be achieved by

• obeying one’s superiors

• balancing opposing forces

• overcoming human desires

• acting with virtue and integrity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describe Legalism?

• People should give up worldly desires in favor of nature

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

• Society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishments

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains the main difference between Taoism and Legalism?

• Taoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science.

• Taoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality.

• Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience.

• Taoism is based on virtue and integrity, while Legalism is based on rules and punishments.

Poll

How are Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism similar?

• All want to create peace and order in society

• All are based on a moral responsibility

• All are focused on politics

• All are based on nature

Open Ended

What is a piece of EVIDENCE from the presentation that proves your initial claim to be true?

Sentence Stem: According to the presentation, "__."

Open Ended

Clearly EXPLAIN how your evidence supports your orginal claim.

Sentence Stem: In other words,