Lesson 18 Three Chinese Philosophies TEST

All three philosophies were created to bring...

• Peace
• Violence
• Knowledge
• Hope

Which phrase below best completes the following quotation?

“I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three 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."

• "must set a good example."

• "have to grant their wishes."

Which Chinese philosophy believes people are naturally evil! 

• Daoism
• Confucianism
• Buddhism
• Legalism

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.

In a chart titled "Yin and Yang" pleasure would be paired with...

• pain.

• reward.

• afterlife.

• enjoyment.

Which of the following phrases represents Confucianism?

• Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws

• Lead by example.

• Rule as little as possible.

• Set clear laws.

Which of the following phrases describes Daoism?

• Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws.

• Lead by example.

• Rule as little as possible.

• Set clear laws.

According to the Mandate of Heaven, what was the meaning of disasters such as earthquakes and floods?

• They meant that a dynasty needed to spend more money on the environment.

• They meant that taxes would be raised to pay for disaster relief.

• They meant that Heaven no longer gave a dynasty the right to rule.

• They meant that Heaven was telling a dynasty to protect its people.

What is a civil servant?

• a person who works for a government

• a person who works for a noble family

• a person who collects the sayings of Confucius

• a scholar who teaches Confucius to other people

Confucianism encouraged the leaders of the Han dynasty to hire civil servants

• based on family background.

• personally trained by Confucius.

• who were sons of nobles.

• based on ability.