CHINESE RELIGION

Johnny Sandoval Deyllano OltonBrandon Floyd

Mongols

warlike, semi-nomadic people from northeastern Asia.

conquered imperial China in the late twelfth century A.D.

were overthrown and Chinese rule was restored in 1368 with the rise of the ming dynasty.

Twentieth-century China

the last five decades of Communist rule have run true to the age-old pattern of Chinese political history.

revolutionary fervor ideological flexibility. periodic demands for more democracy.

Confucius (551–479 B.C.)

first great Chinese teacher. has commanded great respect in China. Lived at a time of great political disorder. Ethnical values were honesty, loyalty,

respect for elders. Have the love of learning, and moral

restraint.

Laotzu

He was born around 570 B.C Laotzu was a mystic who believed that

less government is better. Taoists urge people to seek wisdom. Confucianism and Taoism were enriched

by the powerful system of b.elief

Japanese Literarture

one family, the Yamato, grew powerful enough to subdue the others.

Japan’s early political structure was based on clan, or family, divisions.

The Yamato admired Chinese culture, political organization, and philosophy

Yamato prince Shotoku imposed the Chinese imperial system on Japan (A.D. 593–622)

Chinese Literature

The Shang dynasty, came to power in China around 1766 B.C.

Shang reign that the unique system of Chinese writing began to develop.

Chinese alphabet represent complete words or units of meaning.

Literature, the arts, technology, and trade flourished.

Chou

the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history.

overthrew the Shang and held power until about 256 B.C.

The emperor, usually the oldest son of the ruling family.

Ch’in dynasty overpowered the Chou.