1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Prehistoric People Human Body: Systems Human Body: Organs Religions and Festivals Architecture and Buildings Sports and Pastimes Russia and the Middle East Asia Africa Europe North America South America Australasia Polar Regions Science and Technology

Choose a Page:What is Ramadan?What is Buddhism?What is Shinto?What does Purim celebrate?Who is the saint of light?Why do people make pancakes on Shr...What does 'Halloween' mean?Why do people dance round a maypole?Where is there an annual fishing f...Where is the world's greatest carn...*Who founded Confucianism?*When do Hindus play tricks?Who is the patron saint of children? Who founded Confucianism? Confucianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of K'ung Fu-Tzu, or Confucius. This famous Chinese philosopher lived from 551 to 479 BC   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: Religions and Festivals