What ideas did Confucius teach?

Who was Confucius? (Select all that apply)

• teacher

• philosopher

• priest

• scholar

During which era in time did Confucius live?

• The Golden Age

• Period of Warring States

• Shang Dynasty

• Age of Enlightenment

The quote "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." is considered to be the...

• Rule of Thumb

• Silver Lesson

• Definition of philosophy

• Golden Rule

Which of the following is not one of the ideas stressed by Confucius?

• People need to rise up against political rule.

• People need to get back to their Chinese roots.

• People need to follow the beliefs of their ancestors in order to bring peace to China.

• All individuals have certain duties to follow.

Confucian writings are written in a series of books known as the ...

• Upanishans

• Analects

• Vedas

• Torah

When were the sayings and philosophy of Confucius recorded in writing?

• Confucius began writing his teachings towards the end of his lifetime.

• Confucius' disciples (students) recorded his ideas over a period of time after his death.

• Confucian ideas were finally recorded once they became a state religion more than 200 years after his death.

• Confucian ideas are still be recorded today.

According to the teachings of Confucius, who should be eligible to work in government service?

• Aristocratic men and women.

• Only children of government workers.

• Men from all social classes who had merit and intellectual ability.

• Any man or woman who could pass the civil service test.