Chinese Philosophies

Which of the following philosophies DID NOT develop in China?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______

• the law.
• military might.
• a monopoly on natural resources.
• setting a good example.

In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives.  Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?

• Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
• So that their elders will fund their children's education.
• Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
• Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.

Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.

• authority
• jail
• love
• trouble

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Finding a way to live in harmony with nature and find inner peace

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Legalism

In Legalism citizens were ___ to disobey the government.

• Allowed
• Forbidden
• Trusted
• Assigned 

Founded by Laozi

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Legalism

Belief in Yin and Yang

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Legalism

Which is true about Yin and Yang?

• It is the balance of Good and Evil
• Yang is the darker element, Ying is the lighter element
• If balanced, you can achieve Nirvana
• The two are opposites instead of good and evil.

How did Legalism teach how to create an order in their society? 

• With free food
• With parties
• With harsh punishments 
• With meetings