Ancient Chinese Philosophies

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

• The king did not govern well

• The end of the world was near

• The people did not obey the laws

• The natural world ignored humans

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

• reading the ancient texts

• serving in government jobs

• living in harmony with nature

• working hard to become wealthy

What was the Legalist view of human nature?

• people are basically selfish

• people are naturally curious

• people are motivated by love

• people want to do what is right

A method used in a government of Confucianism was...

• everyone must respect their elders who set a positive example

• citizens live under strict laws and consequences

• people meditating to live in harmony with nature

• all of the above

A strict ruler and harsh punishments are key characteristics of which philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

Relationships and the ruler modeling good behavior are key characteristics of which philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

Peace and harmony in nature are key characteristics of which philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
leaders should lead by example and inspire good behavior

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Legalism

The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
the world is a balance of opposites

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

Which of the following Chinese schools of thought teaches that strict laws and harsh punishments are key to maintaining an orderly society?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Buddhism
• Taoism