Before 1200: Patterns in World History

Vocabulary flashcards covering key figures, places, and cultural concepts from the introductory text of Chapter 1.

Kong Fuzi (Confucius)

An ancient Chinese sage, teacher, and philosopher born 2,560 years prior to his 2009 birthday celebration.

Kong Dejun

A descendant of Confucius who returned to China from her home in Great Britain in September 2009 to attend ceremonies honoring her ancestor.

Qufu

The hometown of Confucius and the location of the Confucian Temple where ceremonies were held for his 2,560th birthday.

Communist View of Confucianism

The historical outlook of China's Communist Party that associated Confucianism with class inequality, patriarchy, feudalism, superstition, and backwardness.

Confucian Institutes

More than 300 institutes established by the Chinese Communist Party to study the writings of Confucius.

Revival of Buddhism and Daoism

The religious resurgence in China during which thousands of temples destroyed during the heyday of communism were repaired and reopened.

Christianity in China

A major world religion that has grown rapidly in China since the 1970s.