| A | B |
|---|
| nirvana | the highest form of reincarnation ... the ultimate place ... where there is no pain & suffering |
| cremation | done so the soul can be released, judged & reincarnated |
| cow | considered to be sacred |
| Confucianism | philosophy in China: everyone has a role, place & job in society ... led to an organized society |
| Daoism | Chinese philosophy based on harmony between men, women & nature / the universe |
| Legalism | Chinese philosophy ... people are bad by nature ... must be taught the strait & narrow path ... severe punishment & military discipline will do this |
| filial piety | obeying your parents |
| ancestor veneration | remembering your departed family members ... so they will look out for you in the spiritual world |
| Mandate of Heaven | the Emperor has the power/right to rule ... but must also set the good example .. or else he / she will be overthrown |
| Emperor | a monarch .. a king |
| Analects .. I-Ching | the writings of Confucius |
| Yin & Yang | part of Daoism (Taoism) .. the flux (constant change) in the universe (good & evil .. light & darkness) |
| civil service examination system | competitive tests .. a way of advancing in society .. a way of sorting out many people when you only need but a few |
| Lao-Tze | founder of Daoism (Taoism) |
| philosophy | a way of thinking & acting |
| religion | a system of believing .. the idea of one or more (immortal) supreme beings |
