5.2 Life in Ancient China

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3 main social classes of early China?

• landowning aristocrats

• farmers

• bureaucrats

• merchants

Which social class was not allowed to hold government jobs because they were focused on making money?

• aristocrats

• farmers

• merchants

• philosophers

Which of the following was not a philosophical theory developed by early Chinese thinkers about how to create a peaceful society?

• Mohism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

What did Confucius believe would bring peace to Chinese society?

• a sense of duty

• a sense of patriotism

• the mandate of heaven

• strict laws and punishments

According to Confucius, who should take part in government?

• anyone who wants to

• all men with talent for governing

• poor men with talent for governing

• rich men with talent for governing

Which Chinese philosopher created the philosophy called Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Qin

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher created the philosophy called Legalism?

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Qin

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher created the philosophy called Daoism?

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Qin

• Confucius

What did the scholar Hanfeizi believe about human nature that was different from both Confucius and Laozi?

• Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally amoral

• Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally good

• Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally evil

• Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally sincere

a practice where children must respect parents and older relatives

• filial piety

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism