Ch. 21 - Three Chinese Philosophies

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

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respect

Front

Which phrase below best completes the following questions?  "I am a follower of Confucius.  I am the oldest of 3 children in my family.  My younger sister and brother have to obey me.  In return, I ..."

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must set a good example.

Front

Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought? Options: new inventions, exams for civil servants, trade with Europe, land given to peasants

Back

exams for civil servants

Front

If you were a servant for a powerful lord, what would Confucius say that you should do?

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Behave properly for your role.

Front

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?

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Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written over many years by many writers.

Front

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by: serving in government jobs, reading the ancient texts, living in harmony with nature, working hard to become healthy

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living in harmony with nature

Front

In a chart titled "Yin and Yang," pleasure would be paired with

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pain

Front

What is one way Daoism influence China?

Back

It became a popular religion.

Front

What was the Legalist view of human nature?

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People are basically selfish.

Front

Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize what?

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rewards and harsh punishments