Life in Ancient China (7-2)

People who share a similar position in society is called a _________?

• social class

• filial piety

• caste system

• government

Since Ancient Chinese looked down on those who dealt with money, which group was at the bottom of the social classes?

• farmers

• merchants

• warriors

• emperors

In Ancient China, parents and older relatives were highly respected and cared for. What is this called?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Filial piety

• Daoism

Farmers used _______________ to increase the amount of land available for food production.

• roads

• bridges

• terraces

• aqueducts

This philosopher believed that people should put the needs of their family and community first.

• Qin

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi

• Confucius

This philosopher believed that people should give up worldly desires in favor of nature and the Dao.

• Qin

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Confucius

This philosopher believed that society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishment.

• Qin

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi

• Confucius

Which philosophy did the wealthy aristocrats like best because it favored force and power?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

Which philosophy did the government and wealthy aristocrats dislike since it taught that all men with talent should take part in governing?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

What was happening as the Zhou kingdom weakened that caused the Chinese to look for ways to restore order?

• Natural disasters

• Famine and starvation

• The Period of the Warring States