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Also known as Kung Fuzi; major Chinese philosopher; developed the traditional Chinese ideology of Confucianism whose teachers and philosophy have influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwannese, and Vietnamese thought and lifeemphasized correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity

Chinese philosopher; recommended retreat from society into nature; individual should seek to become attuned with Dao, “the way.”

Athenian philosopher that constantly questioned things and encouraged pursuit of wisdom urged rational reflection of moral decisions

knowledge based on observation of phenomena in material world.

And part of northwest India; spread Greek culture and learning across Empire

Emperor of China, Founder of the brief Qin dynasty, that ruthlessly unified the warring states and introduced legalism. Aided China by standardizing measurements, language, etc. throughout China. He started building the Great Wall of China

Jewish prophet and teacher, Christianity grew out of his life and teaching, advocate of the poor

Byzantine emperor/ Eastern Roman noted for his reconquest of much of the former Western Roman Empire; issued most famous compilation of Roman law

Fconsisting of several Eurasian societies. He used battle tactics, psychological warfare, and foreign weapons to conquer land easily. He ruled his territory fairly, protecting the Silk Roads.