11.14 Exit Ticket (Daoism & Legalism Day 1)

What are similarities between Daoism and Legalism? What are differences between Daoism and Legalism?

Which statement best explains the main difference between Taoism (Daoism) and Legalism?

• Taoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science

• Taoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality

• Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience

• Taoism is based on virtue and integrity, while Legalism is based on rulers and punishments

Confucius believed that rulers have the responsibility to

• respect the rights of all citizens

• prevent their subjects from suffering

• demonstrate to others how to behave correctly

• increase the power and security of their kingdom

Emperor Wudi made Confucianism the state philosophy, which strongly influenced Han government and society. Confucianism emphasized moral responsibility, and appointing government officials based on their virtue. In the Han dynasty, the governmental bureaucracy was organized around the teachings of Confucius. All high-ranking government officials were required to be Confucian scholars.

According to the source, why did the ideals of Confucianism appeal to Han rulers?

• They wanted to eliminate superstition in order to modernize Chinese society

• They hoped to advance scientific progress in order to promote rapid economic growth

• They wanted to promote artistic and intellectual achievement among the Chinese people

• They hoped to create a well-run system of rule over a large territory and diverse population