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What is the Yijing?
What is the Yijing?
- Book of Changes - manual of ancient divination (correct)
- Book of History
- Book of Rites
- Book of Poetry
What does the Shujing refer to?
What does the Shujing refer to?
- Spring and Autumn Annal
- Book of Poetry
- Book of Rites
- Book of History (correct)
What is the Shijing?
What is the Shijing?
- Book of Rites
- Book of Poetry (correct)
- Book of Changes
- Book of History
What does the Liji represent?
What does the Liji represent?
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What is the Chunqiu?
What is the Chunqiu?
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Study Notes
The Five Confucian Classics
- Yijing (Book of Changes): An ancient text focused on divination and cosmology; emphasizes the concepts of change and the interconnectedness of all things.
- Shujing (Book of History): A collection of historical documents and speeches that provide insights into early Chinese governance and moral lessons from past rulers.
- Shijing (Book of Poetry): Compilation of poetry and songs from antiquity; reflects the societal norms, values, and emotions of the time, acting as both literature and historical record.
- Liji (Book of Rites): A guide on rituals and social etiquette that lays the foundation for moral behavior and the proper conduct of individuals in society.
- Chunqiu (Spring and Autumn Annal): A chronicle of historical events in the State of Lu, detailing events over several centuries and emphasizing moral judgments of actions taken by historical figures.
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