Ancient Chinese Philosophy Chart
Slide/Quote #1: "Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?" -Confucius
What is the meaning of this quote?
Who wrote this quote and what were they like?
Which belief system does this quote belong to and why?
Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer)

Slide/Quote #2: "A leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."- Laozi
What is the meaning of this quote?
Who wrote this quote and what were they like?
Which belief system does this quote belong to and why?
Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer)

Slide/Quote #3: "A ruler makes use of the majority and neglects the minority, and so he does not devote himself to virtue but to law."-Han Fei Tzu
What is the meaning of this quote?
Who wrote this quote and what were they like?
Which belief system does this quote belong to and why?
Do you agree or disagree with the message of the quote? (Explain your answer)

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Follow-Up Question
Each quote expresses an idea about what type of standard or way of life would lead to an ideal society.
In three to four sentences describe what standards you think are needed to create an ideal society?

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

All of the following cities are located in china except

What are some ways in which the british monarchy reacted to colonists continuing to disobey british laws?