Ancient China and Confucianism

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  1. 6. Ancient Chinese philosopher who founded Confucianism.
  2. 7. The overall result Confucianism hoped to bring to families and society.
  3. 10. A respected position in ancient China, often influenced by Confucian ideals.
  4. 12. A Confucian virtue shown to rulers, parents, and friends.
  5. 14. Core Confucian value shown towards family and authority.
  6. 15. Confucius believed this was the path to becoming a better person.
  7. 16. The foundation of Chinese society according to Confucianism.
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  1. 1. Moral goodness that Confucius believed all people should develop.
  2. 2. Expected behavior of children toward their parents in Confucian thought.
  3. 3. Word meaning respect and obedience toward parents and elders.
  4. 4. A person from whom one is descended, honored in Chinese traditions.
  5. 5. The distinction between right and wrong, central to Confucian teaching.
  6. 8. Confucius believed this would exist in society if everyone followed their roles.
  7. 9. Similar to harmony; Confucianism aimed to create this in relationships.
  8. 11. Key Confucian goal of balance and peace in society.
  9. 13. Fairness and doing what is right, valued in Confucian ethics.