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Confucianism and Legalism in Chinese Statecraft
Compare Confucian emphasis on filial piety and moral virtue with Legalist reliance on strict statutory laws.
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Ancient Civilizations and Early Legal Traditions
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Explain how river valley civilizations established early codes of law, social hierarchies, and organized governance.
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Learning standards covered
C1.3.4Washington Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeIdentify core virtues and democratic principles found in classroom and school rules.
C1.5.4Washington Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeIdentify the beliefs, experiences, perspectives, and values that underlie their own and others’ points of view about civic issues.