A Review of; The Hippies, The
Politicians, The Peace Makers, The
Teachers, The Social Butterflies, The
Monks, The Innovators, and The
Warriors
By: Abby Shaw and Paige Adams
The Hippies
Daoism/Taoism
Founded by
Laozi
Thoughts
recorded in
Dao De Ching
Seek harmony
with nature
GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT PLAY A ROLE
The symbol that
represents the Rhythm
of Life
The Teachers
Confucianism
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Founded by Confucious
Men are good by nature
Filial Piety-Respect your elders
Writings: The Analects
Rulers should act virtuous and set an example for the people
Education will improve society
5 Key Relationships
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Father to Son
Elder Brother to Younger Brother
Husband to Wife
Ruler to Subject
Friend to Friend
Shi Huangdi instituted Legalism
as Chinese Emperor
Started Great Wall of China
which served as a blockade
from enemy empires
The Politicians
Legalism
All books were
burned, so no
writings exist
The ????
The Han Dynasty
• Followed the Qin Dynasty (and Shi Huangdi)
• The Many Advancements of the Han Dynasty:
• Created civil-service specialized workers for the
government
• Invented paper (105 AD)
• Invented many tools that made farming quicker and easier
• Began the Silk Road, which was a major trading road that
spread goods, culture, religion and ideas all over the world
(Extended from China to Africa and Europe)
• Notable Leaders: Liu Bang (Ruled 202-195 BCE) and Wudi
(Ruled 141-86 BCE)
The Social Butterflies
Hinduism
Believe in reincarnation and
reaching enlightenment, or
moksha. You should have a
good karma.
Began in India,
and is still one of
it's main religions
today
Religious Texts:
The Vedas and the
Upanishads
• Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who became Buddha, the
enlightened one, after meditating under a tree for 49 days
• Believe in reincarnation and reaching enlightenment, or
Nirvana
• Began in India, but then spread all across Asia
• The Buddha had 4 Noble Truths:
1. All life experiences suffering
2. The cause of suffering is desire
3. To end suffering, you must end desire
4. The way to overcome desire is to follow the Eight-fold
Path
The Monks
Buddhism (continued)
• The Eightfold Path:
1. Right Views
2. Right Motive
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Contemplation
The Warriors
The Persians
• One of the largest empires in history
• Had many technological advances
• Main Religion: Zoroastrianism
• Cyrus the Great was an accepting leader (He allowed the Jews to return to their homeland)
• Constructed the Royal Road, which made trade and travel much quicker and easier
• 3 Major Leaders:
–Cyrus the Great,
•Political and military genius
•Practiced religious tolerance
•Considered one of the best leaders of the Persian Empire
–Cambyses
•Ruler after Cyrus, but did not share his views
•Conquered Egypt
•As a result of being an unfavorable leader, he was killed by his own people
–Darius I
•Not related to previous Kings.
•Expanded the Persian Empire and strengthened the military force.
•Created an efficient government using Satraps