Lesson 21 Test Study Guide: Three Chinese Philosophies

In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition led to new philosophies?

• feudalism

• wealth

• disorder

• democracy

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Shang

• Qin

• Chin

• Han

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that __________________________.

• the end of the world was near.

• the king did not govern well.

• the people did not obey the laws.

• the natural world ignored humans.

Which group belongs in the shaded area of the diagram?

• lords

• servants

• farmers

• soldiers

What happened during the Warring States period?

• Dozens of clan leaders set up military states.

• The Zhou army won control of the state by force.

• Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power.

• China fought to protect the state from invader from the north.

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

• respect

• riches

• creativity

• freedom

"I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of 3 children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I __________________"

• "may do whatever I want."

• "can punish them harshly."

• "have to grant their wishes."

• "must set a good example."

Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?

• exams for civil servants

• new inventions

• trade with Europe

• land given to peasants

If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?

• plan to rise to a higher status

• behave properly for your role

• relax and stop working so hard

• try to outwit those around you

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?

• Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China.

• Daoism's book, the Dao De jing, was written by many writers.

• Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius.

• Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China.