World Religions: Lesson 7.1-Confucius

Some scholars argue that Confucianism is a way of life or system of thought, making it more of a philosophy than a religion.

• True

• False

Confucius was born in the Chinese state of Lu near the city of Qufu approximately how many years ago?

• 3,500

• 2,500

• 1,500

• 500

Confucius is the Latinized name that Jesuit missionaries converted from his Chinese name of?

• Kung Fu-tzu

• Sun Tzu

• Kublai Khan

• Qin Shi Huang

The sacred texts of Confucius' teachings that were written after his death are called the?

• Tanakh

• Vedas

• Analects

• Qur'an

In his early life, Confucius was forced to help his family by hunting and taking small jobs due to what life event?

• Father's Death

• Mother's Death

• Burning of their House

• Mongol Invasion

What job did Confucius have that made him aware and concerned about the suffering of individuals?

• Tax Collector

• Military Officer

• Adviser to the Duke

• Farmer

Confucius believed that young men could change society for the better by learning "gentlemanly" values and behavior. What did he start to try and achieve this goal?

• School

• Militia

• Cooperative Farming

• Rebellion

Confucius' school was unique in that it allowed students from all social classes, including the poor.

• True

• False

Confucius served Duke Ding of Lu in which of the following positions? (check all that apply)

• Minister of Public Works

• Minister of Crime

• Minister of War

• Minister of Faith

What did Confucius spend his later years doing after traveling through China?

• Meditating

• Leading a rebellion

• Traveling the world

• Editing and restoring ancient texts