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Daoism and Legalism: Competing Philosophical Visions
Compare the Daoist concept of living in harmony with nature (the Dao) to Legalist beliefs in strict laws, harsh punishments, and centralized authority.
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Ancient China: Dynasties, Philosophies, and the Silk Road
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Examine Chinese river valley geography, early dynastic rule, major philosophical traditions, imperial unification, and global trade.
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SS.6-8.EWC.16Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeInvestigate cultural developments within and across human societies with attention to belief systems, philosophies, ideologies, and the arts.
SS.6-8.EWC.25Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeCompare and contrast government structures, processes, and laws within and across early civilizations.