Ancient China (Janay)

The Xia Dynasty

2070 BCE

The Xia Dynasty was the first government to come up in ancient China and it was the 1st to adhere to the policy of dynastic succession making it the 1st dynasty of China. It was regarded as a mythical construct of later in time Chinese historians until excavations happened in the late 20th century found sites that were related to descriptions in the earlier historians accounts. The Xia was overtaken by the Shang Dynasty.

The Shang Dynasty

1600 BCE

Was the second dynasty of China, during the time of the Shang dynasty led to cultural advances such as industrialized bronze casting, the calendar, religious rituals, and writing. The first king, Tang, did things (work) for the people in his country insteed of for himself.

The Zhou Dynasty

1046 BCE

The Zhou Dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty.The most influential minds in the Chinese intellectual tradition grew during the Zhou, mostly towards the last period of the Zhou Dynasty. Was considered a time of intellectual and artistic awakening. Many of the ideas developed by figures like Laozi, Confucius, Mencius and Mozi, who all lived during the Eastern Zhou period, would shape the character of Chinese civilization up to now.

Confucius/Confucianism

551 BCE

Confucius is thought as the “Great and Revered Teacher”, a teacher for all. From the beginning of civilization to the Revolution, he has influenced the daily life of the Chinese people, he is respected as the changing of the Chinese mind and character. His thoughts and teaching are taken as the symbol of traditional Chinese culture.Confucianism, a philosophy rather than a religion and was a series of codes for China's population to abide by.

Daoism(Taoism)

500 BCE

Taoism ( Daoism) is based on the teachings of the Tao Te Ching, a short tract written in the 6th century BCE in China.
Taoism emphasizes spiritual harmony within the individual, Daoist attitude toward life can be seen in the accepting and yielding,

Legalism

221 BCE

was a philosophical belief that human beings are more inclined to do wrong than right because they are motivated by self-interest. It was developed by the philosopher Han Feizi. it should be remembered the philosophy was made during a time of constant warfare in China when each state fought every other for control.

Buddhism

206 BCE

The founder of Buddhism was Buddha Shakyamuni who lived and taught in India.Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life. It is basically a method for understanding and working on our own mind.The teachings of Buddha reveal a step by step path to lasting happiness. By following this path anyone can gradually transform his or her mind from its present confused and self-centered state into the blissful mind of a Buddha.