Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

Confucianism and Daoism (Summer)

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The Zhou Dynasty

• ​Period of extreme political and social instability

• Small territories fought each other, leading to Zhou losing its power

The Warring States Period

• ​Period of intense warfare and consistent conflict

• Led to an intellectual golden age called the Hundred Schools of Thought

Multiple Choice

What is a philosophical and religious tradition where the key to maintaining society is through traditional social relationships (between

father and son, husband and wife, ruler and subject, etc.)?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Communism

Multiple Choice

What is a philosophical and religious tradition that promotes harmony and unity with nature; that encourages people to live calmly and peacefully?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Communism

Multiple Choice

This philosophy teaches that intervening in life’s events causes conflict and destruction, so people should limit their interference and only do what is required.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

Multiple Choice

This philosophy states that human beings are teachable and can improve both individually and through interactions with the community.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

Multiple Choice

Who founded Confucianism during the 6th-5th century BCE?

• Buddha

• Laozi

• Shiva

• Confucius

Multiple Choice

Who founded Daoism during the 6th-5th century BCE?

• Confucius

• Dao

• Laozi

• Shiva

Multiple Choice

This philosophy includes the principles of Yin Yang, Wu Wei, and the importance of virtue.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

Multiple Choice

This philosophy includes the principles of Ren, Li and Yi, and Hsiao.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

Portrait of Confucius from the Tang Dynasty

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The Confucian Analects, 551-479 BCE

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Manuscript of Laozi’s Classic of the Way and the Virtue, 2nd century BCE

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Undated painting of Laozi

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What philosophy, Confucianism or Daoism, was the more ideal form of government?