Confucianism: The Basics

Who was the founder of Confucianism?

• Confucius...of course!

• Dao

• The Emperor of the Han Dynasty

What are the three major beliefs of confucianism?  (select all the apply)

• correct behavior

• ethics

• having fun

• obedience to hierarchy 

• karma 

How many key relationships exist in Confucianism?

• 4

• 5

• 1. It's family above all.

What/Who was at the center of the 5 key relationships?

• the father

• the family 

True or False: The father is the head of the family. 

• True

• False

True or False: Filial Piety is the idea that children DO NOT need to take care of their parents. You can put them in a nursing home when they get older. 

• True

• False

Confucianism is a _________, not a _________.

• state of mind, not a belief

• religion, philosophy

• philosophy, religion.

Confucius believed that what was needed in order to remedy the past dynasty failures and create a better society? 

• a good, ethical government.

• a strong economy.

• a devout following.

How long did Confucianism influence the Han Dynasty?

• Just until the emperor died.

• 400 years.

• 100 years.