Ancient China Vocab and Philosophies Review

Taoism was founded during the Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century by

• Lao-Tzu

• Confucius

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• Shi Huangdi

He thought that honor, morality, family, & honoring one's relatives were important qualities.

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• Confucius

• Sun Tzu

• Lao-Tzu

The idea of Yin and Yang comes from . It taught that everything in nature has two balancing forces called Yin and Yang.

• Jainism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Zenism

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

• freedom

• riches

• creativity

• respect

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

• reading the ancient texts.

• living in harmony with nature.

• serving in government jobs.

• working hard to become wealthy.

Who founded Confucianism?

• Confucius

• Han Feizi

• Laozi

• Ms. Pierog

Who founded Daoism?

• Confucius

• Han Feizi

• Laozi

• Ms. Pierog

How did the establishment of Confucianism influence the Chinese?

• It decreased the privileges of lower-class members.

• It decreased the importance of elder status.

• It placed more importance on healthy relationships with friends and family

Which river did ancient Chinese civilization develop in?

• Nile

• Volga

• Tigris

• Yellow

Which elevated landform caused China's isolation from the southwest, dividing China and India?

• Gobi Desert
• North China Plain
• Himalayas
• Deccan Plateau