Ancient China - Lesson 2: Confucius

A Chinese philosopher and teacher whose beliefs influenced Chinese life...

• Wudi

• Chan

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

Which statement best describes Confucius's education?

• He had no formal education.

• He was taught by a great philosopher.

• He was mostly self-taught.

• He went to an ancient university.

This is the central idea of Confucianism...

• physical fitness

• intelligence

• duty

• right mindfulness

To Confucius, the right way to live was similar to the idea known as..

• "The Golden Rule"

• "The Eightfold Path"

• "The Four Noble Truths"

• "The Way of the Warrior"

A system of beliefs and values...

• psychology

• philanthropy

• democracy

• philosophy

Check all three philosophies developed in early China. Each had a strong leader.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Jainism

• Legalism

Society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishment, is the philosophy of...

• Confucianism

• Toaism

• Legalism

• Daoism

According to Confucius, what brings order to society?

• wealth and power

• fighting and ruling

• physical fitness and intelligence

• people behaving properly

Before Confucius, government posts were often given to the sons of important people. Afterwards, they were...

• earned in a battle.

• based on merit.

• chosen by the king.

• given to anyone.

The Chinese considered the jobs of men more important than the work carried out by women.

• True

• False