All About Confucious!

Why was Confucious famous?

• He was really old

• He was a philosopher

• He had a great beard

• He wrote a famous book

What were his teachings about?

• How to live a moral and ethical life

• Maths

• Chinese religion

• How to be the best Emperor

What was happening in 5th Century China?

• There was a new Emperor

• There were lots of wars going on

• One dynasty had fallen

• The common people were unhappy

What did Confucious think that a government needed to do?

• Only let rich people be officials

• Make lots of money and have a good economy

• Treat it's people with respect and lead by example

• Make sure that there were no wars

What was Confucious's book called?

• The Dialects

• Confucianism

• Moral Virtues

• The Analects

What was the Golden Rule that he lived by?

• Treat others how you wish to be treated

• Love thy neighbour

• Give charity to all

• Respect your elders

Why was Confucious's school different from other schools in China back then?

• You could only go if you were rich

• Anyone could go

• You had to have an official title to go

• It wasn't just for rich people

What do you need to do to get a government job in China?

• Pass an Imperial Service exam

• Show that you are a good person

• Come from a long line of noble people

• Perform a ritual