Philosophies of China

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According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that

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the king did not govern well.

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Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly? freedom, riches, creativity, respect

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respect

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Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

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living in harmony with nature.

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What was the Legalist view of human nature?

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People are basically selfish.

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Who founded Legalism?

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Han Feizi

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Who founded Confucianism?

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Confucius

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Who founded Daoism?

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Laozi

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How did the establishment of Confucianism influence the Chinese?

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It placed more importance on healthy relationships with friends and family.

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Which statement would be agreeable with the teachings of Daoism? Options: People cannot experience pleasure without pain., A life of scholarship and knowledge is a life well-spent., A strong government forces people to be the best citizens possible., The goal in life is to experience more yang ("sunlight") than yin ("shade").

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People cannot experience pleasure without pain.

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What is a teaching of Legalism?

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Criticizing the government is off-limits