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Confucianism is described as all of the following EXCEPT

  • A tradition
  • A political ideology (correct)
  • A religion
  • A philosophy

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

  • Emperor Han
  • Laozi
  • Qin Shi Huang
  • Confucius (correct)

Which dynasty saw Confucianism become the official ideology?

  • Shang dynasty
  • Xia dynasty
  • Qin dynasty
  • Han dynasty (correct)

During which dynasty was Confucianism suppressed?

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What are the Five Classics in Confucianism?

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Which of the following is NOT a description of Confucianism?

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What is the period during which Confucianism was suppressed?

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Which of the following dynasties saw Confucianism become the official ideology?

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Who is considered a transmitter of cultural values in Confucianism?

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Which philosophical school did Confucianism edge out as the official ideology during the Han dynasty?

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Which of the following is NOT a way in which Confucianism is described?

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During which dynasty did Confucianism develop from the teachings of Confucius?

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Which school of thought did Confucianism edge out as the official ideology during the Han dynasty?

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Which of the following dynasties saw Confucianism being suppressed?

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Which texts does Confucianism regard as examples that should be followed to increase harmony?

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Flashcards

What is Confucianism?

A philosophy and way of life that emphasizes moral values, social harmony, and the importance of education.

Who founded Confucianism?

Confucius is regarded as the founder of Confucianism.

Official ideology under which dynasty?

The Han dynasty adopted Confucianism as their official ideology.

When was Confucianism suppressed?

Confucianism was suppressed during the Qin dynasty.

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What are the Five Classics?

Texts from the Xia, Shang, and Western Zhou Dynasties.

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Who transmits cultural values?

Confucius is regarded as a transmitter of cultural values.

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When did Confucianism develop?

The dynasty during which Confucianism developed from the teachings of Confucius.

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Examples to follow according to Confucianism?

The Five Classics serve as examples to follow to promote harmony.

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What kind of system is Confucianism?

Confucianism is primarly a system of moral, social, political, and religious thought.

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Study Notes

Founding and Development

  • Confucius is considered the founder of Confucianism.
  • Confucianism developed from the teachings of Confucius during the Han dynasty.

Official Ideology

  • Confucianism became the official ideology during the Han dynasty.
  • It edged out the Legalist school of thought as the official ideology during the Han dynasty.

Suppression

  • Confucianism was suppressed during the Qin dynasty.
  • The period during which Confucianism was suppressed is the Qin dynasty.

Key Texts

  • The Five Classics are key texts in Confucianism.
  • Confucianism regards the Analects, the Mencius, and other texts as examples that should be followed to increase harmony.

Cultural Values

  • Confucius is considered a transmitter of cultural values in Confucianism.

Descriptions

  • Confucianism is NOT described as a theocratic system.

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