Religion

Religion in the Qin dynasty

Christian D’Amico

        Confucianism and Legalism are two belief systems in the Qin dynasty. Legalism is a new philosophy  developed in the Qin dynasty. Legalists made very harsh laws that said if someone does something bad or dishonorable they would get a harsh punishment. Legalists believed that if people aren’t punished then they will keep doing wrong and make bad decisions. Under Emperor Qin’s rule if you did not obey the laws then you would be sent to construct the Great Wall and then be buried alive. Legalism made people obedient it gave them no choice but to follow the laws or be killed.




        Confucianism A system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius. It is based on 5 basic relationships: Ruler to subject, Father to son, Husband to wife, Older brother to younger brother, Friend to friend. "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others" Is a quote from the Analects of Confucianism. It means to not do something to someone if you would not do it to yourself. In daily life people would have to follow rules like that in order to be peaceful. Emperor Qin did not like Confucianism and banned it.