Chinese Philosophies

Between 500 BC and 200BC, the Chinese people came up with some systems of thinking and doing things. They did this because they were tired of ____________________.

• not thinking

• doing things poorly

• being at war all the time

• poverty

The concept of Confucianism originated with _______________________.

• A scholar named Confucius.

• A group of people called 'the Brothers of Confusion.'

• A warlord named Wu Di.

• Ms. Perkins

Confucianism emphasized ____________________________.

• Harsh punishments for those who broke the law.

• the idea that people are evil.

• Doing your duty to your family and community.

• meditation and eating smoothies.

Confucianism also emphasized _________________________.

• leaders setting a good example with their behavior.

• controlling people's ideas by burning books.

• Turning away from worldly concerns.

• meditation and vegetarian options.

The philosophy of Legalism believed in:

• doing what is right, because it is your duty.

• doing what is right because if you don't, you will receive a cruel punishment.

• not worrying about right and wrong, because they do not really exist.

• making smoothies out of kale, strawberries, and freshly cut grass.

Legalism was first thought of by:

• a scholar named Confucius.

• a group of students called 'the Brothers of Legality.'

• a hermit cat named Li Wu.

• a philosopher named Hanfeizi.

The ideas of Daoism might best be summarized this way:

• Live in harmony with Nature.

• Do as you are supposed to, or be punished.

• Do your duty to your family and community, because that's the right thing to do.

• Be on time, raise your hand, stay in your seat, and come to class prepared.

Daoism was the idea of a thinker named:

• the Human Fly

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Hanfeizi

If you were the ruler of a large city, the best way to govern the people would be to:

• Give them strict laws, and punish them harshly if they did not obey.

• Tell them to follow the ways of Nature, and not worry too much about material things.

• Teach them to be dutiful, control their own behavior, and set a good example for others.

• This is a matter of opinion, but the best choice is probably the third choice ('dutiful,' etc.)