Confucius believed that in order for a society to progress peacefully, people had to be educated about good moral standards, which created an orderly population. ... This idea then implemented a system in government where government candidates would have to be examined on the teachings of Confucius in order to become an official. ... The appearance of a Phoenix meant that the Emperors were just. The phoenix symbolises feminine beauty, Empress' good virtues, Empress, goodness, warmth, prosperity, and peace. ... When the dragon and the phoenix were joined together, they represented a pe...

• Word Count: 1680
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Confucius believed that in order for a society to progress peacefully, people had to be educated about good moral standards, which created an orderly population. ... This idea then implemented a system in government where government candidates would have to be examined on the teachings of Confucius in order to become an official. ... The phoenix symbolizes feminine beauty, Empress' good virtues, Empress, goodness, warmth, prosperity, and peace. ... When the dragon and the phoenix were joined together, they represented a perfect marriage. ... From the beginning of the first dynasty til...

• Word Count: 1560
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate