Confucianism Study Guide/Review

What are the “Five Classics”?

List them by name:

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What are the “Four Books”?

List them by name:

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True or False: The Five Classics predate Confucius

Which book contains the teachings and sayings of Confucius?

List the “Five Constant Relationships”:

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In what centuries did Neo-Confucianism develop and flourish?

Identify these terms and concepts:

• Kung-Fu-Tzu
• Meng-Tzu/Mencius
• Li
• Jen
• Shu/reciprocity
• Filial Piety