Afro Asia Midterm

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What are the 5 classics

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Book of poetry, book of history, book of rites, book of changes( Yijing, I ching), Spring and Autumn Annals

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The 4 Books

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Analects, Mencius, Great Learning, Doctrine of Man

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One of the most influential religious philosophies in the history of China, it has existed for over 2,500 years

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Confusianism

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Confucianism is concerned with

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Inner Virtue, Morality, Respect for the community and its values

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Believes in ancestor worship and human centered virtues for living a peaceful life

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Confucianism

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The Golden rule of confucianism

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Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you

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Confucius worship as a ____ rather than a god

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Spirit

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The main idea of Confucianism is the importance of having

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Good moral character

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The main idea of Confucianism is the importance of having good moral character, which can then affect the world around that world around that person through the idea of

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Cosmic Harmony

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Most famous teacher, philosopher, and political theorist

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. Confucius

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Confucius was effective in problems of ____ but was even more impressive in

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Law and order / diplomatic assignment

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Is a collection of poetry and sayings from around the third and fourth centuries bce that guide taoist thought and action

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Tao Te Ching

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Is a religion and a philosophy from ancient China that has influence folk and national belief

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Taoism

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Taoism also known as

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Daoism

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Taoism has been connected to the philosopher

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Lao Tzu

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Wrote the man of taoism and tao te ching

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Lao Tzu

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Philosopher credited with founding the philosophical system of Taoism

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Lao Tzu

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Tao Te Ching translated as

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Thw Way of Virtue

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Tao Te Ching exemplifies his

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Thought

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The name by which he is known is not a personal name but an honorific title meaning

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Old Man/ Old Master

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The Historian ____ expresses the scholarly consensus in the historicity of Lao Tzu in that he may be ficticious character created to embody the concept of _____

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Will Durant / sage

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China has a very old and rich tradition in literature and the ____

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Dramatic and Visual arts

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____ enjoys in China, regarded for at least ____

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Calligraphy/ 16 centuries

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The earliest known examples of Chinese literature date back to the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE). consisting of inscriptions on _____.

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Ancient literature/ oracle bones

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Classic works such as "The Book of Songs" (Shijing) and "The Book of Documents" (Shujing) were compiled during the _______ and are important sources for understanding ancient Chinese culture and history.

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Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE)

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are important sources for understanding ancient Chinese culture and history.

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"The Book of Songs" (Shijing) and "The Book of Documents" (Shujing)

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Who are the prominent philosophers

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Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Mozi

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What century is Tang Dynasty

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618-907 CE

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Often regarded as the golden age of Chinese poetry

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Tang Dynasty

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the Tang Dynasty produced numerous renowned poets such as

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Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei.

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characterized by its lyrical, concise, and imagistic style, and themes often revolve around nature, love, and contemplation of the human condition.

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Tang poetry

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What century is Yuan Dynasty

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1271-1368 CE

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saw the rise of drama, with the most famous work being "The Peony Pavilion" by Tang Xianzu.

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Yuan Dynasty

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This romantic drama explores themes of love, fate, and the barriers imposed by social conventions.

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The Peony Pavilion" by Tang Xianzu

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What century is Ming Dynasty

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1368-1644 CE

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saw the development of the novel as a major literary form in China

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Ming Dynasty

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are two influential novels from Ming Dynasty , exploring themes of heroism, morality, and religious allegory.

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The Water Margin/Outlaws of the Marsh by Shi Nai'an and "Journey to the West" by Wu Cheng'en

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What year is Qing Dynasty

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1644-1912 CE

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produced significant literary works, such as the historical novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" by Cao Xueqin

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Qing Dynasty

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vividly portrays the decline of an aristocratic family and explores themes of love, desire, and social change.

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Dream of the Red Chamber" by Cao Xueqin

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In the 20th century, Chinese literature experienced significant changes due to political and social upheaval.

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Modern and contemporary literature

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In the 20th century, Chinese literature experienced significant changes due to political and social upheaval.

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Modern and contemporary literature

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Post_____, literature in China became closely tied to political ideology, with works often reflecting the ideals of socialism

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1949