China's Belief Systems

3. Chinese philosophy that believed people should have the freedom to find their own path in life
5. Daoists believe people can find peace by balancing these forces
7. existed from 206 BCE-220 CE,led by Liu Bang overthrew the Qin dynasty
8. outstanding scholar, thinker whose works influenced Chinese culture
9. a Greek word, meant “love of wisdom.” It is the study of the nature of reality,
12. religion,philosophy,ethical way of life,For more than 2,000 years,permeating Chinese culture and thinking and continuing to do so today.
13. founded by HanFeizi,a belief that people were naturally selfish and would only behave well if they were forced to do so.
15. began when the Warring States Period ended and empire was united
16. earliest philosopher of Chinese Daoism
17. another name for Daoism

1. Laozi's written ideas about government
2. Chinese period of feudalism when states fought for power.
4. the correct path in life
6. book of Confucious's saying written by his followers
8. world's most populous nation
10. philosopher and writer who founded Legalism
11. a code of moral conduct and social harmony that has its roots in Confucianism.
14. a series of rulers in a particular kingdom or empire, and each ruler in the series is said to be a member of the same family.