Confucianism

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founder?Confucius (Kong Fuzi), born 551 BCE in the State of Lu
2. What is the primary texts?The Analects (Lun Yu), compiled by Confucius's disciples
3. What is Confucianism and why is it called "the Way of Being Good"?Confucianism is a philosophy that teaches people to be kind, respectful, and honest. It is called "the Way" because it shows a path to living well and helping society stay peaceful.
4. Who was Confucius and when did he live?Confucius was a Chinese teacher and thinker who lived from 551 to 479 BCE. He taught that order could be built by learning and being virtuous, not by fighting.

Junzi: The Confucian ideal of the 'gentleman' or 'superior person,' achieved through moral cultivation and education.
Filial Piety (Xiao): The fundamental Confucian virtue of deep respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elders.
Rectification of Names (Zhengming): The Confucian principle that names, titles, and words must accurately reflect reality and one's social role.