WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are considered the “three pillars” of ancient Chinese society. As philosophies and religions, they not only influenced spirituality, but also government, science, the arts, and social structure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three major religions or philosophies shaped many of the ideas and history of Ancient China. They are called the three ways and include Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Legalism. Taoism was founded during the Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century by Lao-Tzu.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confucianism focuses on societal rules and moral values, whereas Taoism advocates simplicity and living happily while in tune with nature. On the other hand, Buddhism reiterates the ideas of suffering, impermanence of material items, and reincarnation while stressing the idea of reaching salvation beyond.

Detailed explanation-4: -Confucianism is an ethic of moral uprightness, social order, and filial responsibility. Daoism was a philosophy of universal harmony that urged its practitioners not to get too involved in worldly affairs. Legalism is a theory of autocratic, centralized rule and harsh penalties.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tell the students they will be reading a selection called “The Vinegar Tasters” from the book Tao of Pooh that will help them understand three important philosophers that can be found in Chinese culture: Confucius, Lao Tzu and the Buddha.

Detailed explanation-6: -Buddhism is one of the world’s largest religions and originated 2, 500 years ago in India. Buddhists believe that the human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or nirvana.