Ancient China-Philosophies

Who was the most important philosopher in East Asia (China) history?

• Budda

• Confucius

• Mahvira

• Socrates

Where were the teachings/ideas of Confucius recorded and kept?

• The bible

• Oracle bones

• The Vedas

• The Analects

What was the goal of the ideas and teaching of Confucius?

• He wanted to create a religion where he would be worshiped.

• He wanted to teach everyone that they should fast ten hours a day.

• He wanted to restore order to a world that was following apart.

• He wanted to restore power back to China.

In order to restore order Confucius created what kind of system?

• A law and order system.

• A system of hierarchal relationships.

• A system that taught everyone how to mediate.

• A system that put friends first and family second.

In the system Confucius created who was most important/respected?

• Women were the most important/respected.

• The younger son deserved the most respect.

• The older male was seen as the one worthy of the most respect.

• The subject was above the ruler.

What is NOT a relationship idea of Confucius that is still important in East Asia today is?

• Family is most important.

• The father is the head of the family.

• Children are to respect their parents and parent are to raise their children well.

• The mother is the head of the family.

How did Confucius think the governments /Kings role should be?

• That the government should work to help the people.

• The government should allow only nobles to serve.

• That the government should rule with legalism

• That the government is corrupt and should not make rules for its people.

What is the difference between Confucius and legalist?

• Legalist believed in following a law book and Confucius didn't believe in laws.

• Confucius was about laws and legalist didn't believe in laws.

• Legalist believed by nature people are evil. Confucius believed by nature people are good.

• There is no difference between the two ideas or groups.

The ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes order through strong government and strictly enforced laws.

• Confucianism

• Mandate of Heaven

• Hinduism

• Legalism

What was Confucius?

• a professor

• a worker

• a philosopher

• an artist