Review of Three Chinese Philosophies

Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic relationships of Confucianism?

• ruler and subject

• father and son

• older sibling and younger sibling

• aunt and niece

To Daoists, nature is full of (a)   .

Which philosophy believed that people gained happiness and peace by living in harmony with the way of nature?

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Which philosophy believed that government workers should be hired based on ability and qualifications.

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

Which Chinese philosopher would make the following statement:

"The gentleman first practices what he preaches and then preaches what he practices."

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hamfeizi

The Mandate of Heaven is a power or law believed to be granted by ___.

• loyal citizens

• wise philosophers

• the Heavens

What is the Dao?

• signs of displeasure sent by the Heavens such as floods and earthquakes

• force that gave order to the natural world

• natural selfish way of pursuing one's own self-interest