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Zhou kings said they ruled with the Mandate of Heaven—the belief that the right to rule came from the gods. A king chosen by Heaven was expected to govern honestly and well and to perform religious ceremonies to honor the gods. Natural disasters or a poor harvest could be seen as signs that the king had failed and lost the mandate; if that happened, the people might support a new ruler. What was the Mandate of Heaven?
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Zhou kings said they ruled with the Mandate of Heaven—the belief that the right to rule came from the gods. A king chosen by Heaven was expected to govern honestly and well and to perform religious ceremonies to honor the gods. Natural disasters or a poor harvest could be seen as signs that the king had failed and lost the mandate; if that happened, the people might support a new ruler. What was the Mandate of Heaven?
Confucius believed that government service should be open to all men of ability and merit and not limited to those of noble birth. The aristocrats did not want to open government to more people. They did not want to lose their power. However, over time Chinese emperors developed the practice of choosing government officials through civil service tests. What change in government did Confucius believe should happen?
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Confucius believed that government service should be open to all men of ability and merit and not limited to those of noble birth. The aristocrats did not want to open government to more people. They did not want to lose their power. However, over time Chinese emperors developed the practice of choosing government officials through civil service tests. What change in government did Confucius believe should happen?
Another Chinese philosophy, known as Daoism (DOW-ih-zuhm) also promoted a peaceful society. The word Dao means "path" and is often translated as "the Way". Daoism began with the ideas of Laozi (LOW-DZUH). Laozi is believed to have lived during the same time as Confucius. Like Confucianism, Daoism teaches people how to live a good life. Daoists believed that people should free themselves from worldly desires and live simply. They should turn to nature and the Dao-the spiritual force that guides all things. In this way, they would enjoy a happy life. What are the key elements of Daoism?
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Another Chinese philosophy, known as Daoism (DOW-ih-zuhm) also promoted a peaceful society. The word Dao means "path" and is often translated as "the Way". Daoism began with the ideas of Laozi (LOW-DZUH). Laozi is believed to have lived during the same time as Confucius. Like Confucianism, Daoism teaches people how to live a good life. Daoists believed that people should free themselves from worldly desires and live simply. They should turn to nature and the Dao-the spiritual force that guides all things. In this way, they would enjoy a happy life. What are the key elements of Daoism?