| A | B |
|---|
| examination system | this excluded those who could not read or write |
| sons of important people | held government offices before Confucius' teachings |
| Taoism | life should be lived in harmony with nature |
| people behaving properly | brings order to society |
| Confucius' education | self taught |
| civil service | carries out government work |
| system of beliefs & values | philosophy |
| Confucius | philosopher who influenced Chinese life |
| merit system | government jobs based on merit |
| Laozi | Taoism was based on his writings |
| Goal of Confucius | to bring order to society |
| Rulers must do this | set a good example |
