DBQ: Contrasting Belief Systems Review

DBQ: Contrasting Belief Systems Review

​In this DBQ you are going to use what you have learned about the Chinese Philosophies to read and analyze documents.

Match

Match the ideas with the correct philosophy.

• Respectful Relationships

• Live in harmony with nature

• People are naturally bad and need to be controlled with harsh punishments

Confucianism

Daoism

Legalism

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  Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Document 1: Philosophical Teaching from Analects of Confucius, translated by Simon Leys

Background:
The Analects of Confucius is a collection of Confucius' ideas, sayings, and stories. It was written by many people over many years. In this passage, a lord asks Confucius how to govern his people.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of The Analects of Confucius?

• It is Confucius' idea on how to treat people.

• It explains the power of the Dao.

• It gives advice for strict rulers.

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what does the term dignity mean?

• To treat someone with kindness and respect

• To believe you are better than others

• To show a lack of concern for other's feelings

Multiple Choice

Which quote from The Analects of Confucius says leaders need to be good role models for their people?

• "What should I do in order to make the people loyal?"

• "Be yourself a good son and kind father"

• "People would be content with their simple, everyday lives."

Document 2: Philosophical Teaching from Dao de Jing, translated by Steven Mitchell

Background:
The Dao de Jing is a key text of Daoism. In general, it focuses on living simply to find harmony with nature. Stressing inaction over action and silence over words. This passage explains the power of the Dao.

Read a short excerpt from the passage to the right and answer the questions below. Think about how Daoism would affect the decisions of a leader.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of The Dao de Jing?

• It is Confucius' idea on how to treat people.

• It gives advice for strict rulers.

• It explains the power of the Dao.

Multiple Choice

According to The Dao de Jing, which quote gives advice on how people should live their lives?

• "People would be content with their simple, everyday lives."

• "Destroy all hope, smash all who would take power from you."

• "Be yourself a good son and kind father"

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what does the term content mean?

• To be happy or at peace

• To feel hate towards your enemies

• To feel like you always need more things

Document 3: Philosophical Teaching from Han Feizi: Basic Writings, translated by Burton Watson

Background:
Han Feizi did not believe Confucianism had the answer to stop the chaos in China. He developed a philosophy called Legalism. In this passage from a collection of his writings, Han Feizi describes the role of rulers.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of Han Feizi: Basic Writings?

• It is Confucius' idea on how to treat people.

• It explains the power of the Dao.

• It gives advice for strict rulers.

Multiple Choice

According to Han Feizi: Basic Writings, how should a government act?

• The government should be weak and cruel.

• The government should be strong and cruel.

• The government should be strong and nice.

Multiple Choice

What does the text mean when it says to "destroy all hope"?

• To make sure no one feels like they could steal power from you

• To share wisdom and empower others with your power

• To encourage others to seek power like you did

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Open Ended

Which document do you think gave the best advice for leaders and why?

Point Breakdown

1pt - Selected a document & including it's full title

1pts - Provided a specific example from the chart or text

2pts - Explained in your own words how your example made your selected document the best advice

You may use this sentence starter to help you: I believe that ___ gave the best advice for leaders because....