Confucius Quiz

Confucius born was born to a

(a)   but raised in ​ (b)   .

• Noble family
• poverty

What did Confucius believe human character is formed by?

• Religion and politics

• Physical strength and agility

• Wealth and power

• Family & Education

What did Confucius try to convince rulers from relying on to govern their lands?

• Harsh punishments and military power

• Foreign aid and support

• Diplomacy and negotiation

• Economic sanctions

What did Confucius believe was fundamental to all other virtues?

• Independence and self-reliance

• Ambition and determination

• Love and respect learned in the family

• Respect for authority

What did Confucius inform the duke about genuinely upright fathers and sons?

• They are indifferent to each other

• They have no loyalty to each other

• They protect one another

• They testify against each other

What did Confucius have faith in regarding the world?

• The world was doomed to fail

• The world was chaotic and unpredictable

• Heaven had a plan for the world

• The world was controlled by powerful rulers

What did Confucius return to Lu and become after failing to find the ruler he sought?

• A teacher and philosopher

• A merchant

• A warrior

• A politician

What did Confucius teach that a virtuous person could always find joy in?

• Learning and music

• Fame and recognition

• Power and control

• Wealth and luxury

What was the name of the book that contains the teachings and sayings of Confucius?

• Bible

• Upanishads

• The Analects