China Belief Systems

According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______

• the law.
• military might.
• a monopoly on natural resources.
• setting a good example.

Confucius was born in China during the Zhou dynasty.  At the time of his birth, how did many Chinese view their emperor?

• They thought he had lost the Mandate of Heaven because of all the turmoil and civil war.
• They loved him and thought he was doing a wonderful job.
• They revered him.  They thought he should stay emperor until his death.
• They disliked him, but did not see justification to get rid of him.

Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.

• authority
• jail
• love
• trouble

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Confucius is credited with stating the "Golden Rule." What is that?

• What goes around comes around.

• Speak no evil.

• Honor your elders.

• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Founded by Laozi:

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Involves belief in Yin and Yang:

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Taoism and Confucianism both originated in...

• China

• India

• Korea

• Japan

This philosophy believes you should seek inner-peace and live in harmony with nature.

• Buddhism
• Daoism
• Legalism
• Confucianism

All three philosophies were created to bring...

• peace.

• violence.

• knowledge.

• hope.

Which philosophy believed everyone should have a sense of duty to their community and government?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism