Thursday, January 29, 2009

HW 1/29

For homework tonight complete the comprehension and critical thinking questions for Ch. 5 Sec. 2

Here are today's discussion questions:

What other instance can you think of where someone's ideas were initially rejected, but later on accepted?

What question would you ask Confucius? Why would you ask that particular question? Predict how he might respond.

Can you explain what must have happened to make every ruler reject Confucius' teachings? What feelings must this have resulted in?

Confucius taught that there were five important social relationships. Why do you think there isn't a mother-child relationship included?

How would you summarize the main tenet or "big idea" of Confucianism?