Ancient Chinese Philosophies Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the three ancient Chinese philosophies?

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

During which period of Chinese history did the three philosophies emerge?

• Tang Dynasty

• Warring States Period

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

Who is traditionally acknowledged as the founder of Taoism?

• Shi Huangdi

• Han Feizi

• Laozi

• Confucius

What is the core concept of Taoism that emphasizes living in harmony with nature?

• Yin and Yang

• Li

• Wu Wei

• Ren

Which Taoist text is considered comparable to the Bible in Christianity?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Tao Te Ching

• Analects

• Zhuangzi

What is the concept in Confucianism that emphasizes treating others with kindness and empathy?

• Ren

• Wu Wei

• Li

• Yin and Yang

Which of the following is one of the Five Relationships in Confucianism?

• Older and Younger Brother

• All of the above

• Father and Son

• Ruler and Subject

What was the main precept of Legalism that emphasized the application of widely publicized law?

• Fa

• Shu

• Ren

• Shi

Who was the chief advisor of the Qin dynasty who was a fan of Han Feizi's essays?

• Han Feizi

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Shi Huangdi

Which fictional character exemplifies the qualities of Legalism in the Star Wars universe?

• Darth Vader

• Luke Skywalker

• Obi-Wan Kenobi

• Yoda