A civil service examination system was started. ... Long wars with the Mongols and incursions by the Japanese into Korea, weakened Ming rule. ... Another thing that the Mongols did differently was that they continued the civil service exams, however they amended the rule that the civil service exams were the only thing that counted, instead they devised up a system of choosing people. During this dynasty, the Opium War occurred. The Opium war gave Hong Kong to England for 100 years until July 1, 1997. ...

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With the decline of the political authority of the Chou dynasty and the emergence of powerful feudal states on the edges of the empire, the Chou dynasty fell during the late 5th century BC and China was plunged into a condition of constant wars among the various states. ... Confucianism was one of the philosophies of government that emerged during the warring states period. ... This adaptation of Chinese culture continued uninterrupted through the 18th century, helping guide Japan to further development and growth. ...

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Confucianism The founder of Confucianism is "Confucius" who was a minor official and philosopher who lived during the Warring-States period. ... Legalism was based on the strict rule of the king because Legalists believed that people were innately bad, and that the government has to use strict laws to achieve harmony and end civil disorder. ... Yoga can replace the stretches those in "Guiding and Pulling", which the Taoists use as an exercise to extend their lives. ... Legalism I find some of Legalist ideas very pointless as a student who currently studies psychology. ...

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He was desire for study from his earliest childhood. ... The civil wars were unrest until the ruler conquered others" territory. ... In the other hand, Xunzi believed human nature was born to be greedy and bad but they can be good only if their mind are guided and educated through out ethics and morality practices. ...

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