Ancient Chinese Philosophies

Open Ended

Are people more likely to follow someone because they respect the person, or because they want to avoid punishment?

Feudalism

Social Order

A small upper class that relies on the lower classes to do most of the work.
Let's explore the ideas people developed to maintain this social order.

Multiple Choice

According to Legalism, what is the main idea about human nature?

• People are naturally good and kind

• People are naturally selfish and need strict laws

• People should respect elders

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key beliefs of Confucianism? CHOOSE 2

• Respect elders

• Harsh punishments

• Ice cream is important

• Education is important

Drag and Drop

Confucius believed that the Warring States period was caused by a breakdown of ​

Placeholder

among relationships.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

respect

friendship

warring period

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major idea associated with Confucianism?

• Filial piety and respect for elders

• Withdrawal from society

Multiple Select

Select all statements that accurately describe Daoism.

• Daoism promotes harmony with nature.

• Daoism emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments.

• Daoism values interconnected opposites like yin and yang.

Multiple Choice

Which philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with nature and the Dao?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Categorize

Options (6)

Harmony with nature; yin and yang

Strict rules and strict punishment, people are naturally evil

Respect for elders and follow duties in relationships

Organize these options into the right categories. 2 in each column.

Daoism

Legalism

Confucianism

Open Ended

Which of these philosophies do you think is most interesting? Provide 1 reason for your opinion.