Ancient China Vocab III

Daoism: Daoism emphasizes which of the following?

• Harmony with nature

• Strict laws and harsh punishments

• The importance of family and respect for elders

• Military strength and expansion

Legalism: Legalism, as practiced in ancient China, emphasized:

• The importance of moral values in government

• Harmony with nature

• Strict laws and harsh punishments

• The importance of education and knowledge

Filial Piety: What does 'filial piety' primarily refer to?

• Loyalty to the state

• Respect and obedience to parents and elders

• Balance in personal relationships

• Dedication to religious practices

Mandate of Heaven: Which of the following best describes the 'Mandate of Heaven'?

• A legal system used in ancient China

• A belief that heaven granted emperors the right to rule

• A philosophical concept from Confucianism

• An economic policy in the Han Dynasty

5 Key Relationships of Confucianism: Which of the following is NOT one of the five key relationships in Confucianism?

• Ruler and subject

• Father and son

• Husband and wife

• Friend and enemy

Chinese Writing: Which statement is true about ancient Chinese writing?

• It was phonetic, like the English alphabet

• It used an alphabet of over 1000 characters

• It was pictographic, with each character representing an idea

• It was only used by the emperor and high priests

Confucianism: Confucianism stresses the importance of:

• Individual freedom and natural living

• Strict legal control and punishment

• Respect for authority and ethical living

• Military conquest and expansion

Confucius’s Philosophy Regarding Education: Confucius believed that education:

• Should be restricted to the elite

• Was not necessary for a moral life

• Should be accessible to all, regardless of social class

• Was only important for government officials

Oracle Bones: Oracle bones were used during the Shang Dynasty primarily for:

• Construction purposes

• Writing and record-keeping

• Divination and communicating with ancestors

• Decoration in royal palaces

Yin Yang: What does the Yin Yang symbol primarily represent in Chinese philosophy?

• The first Chinese dynasty

• Balance and harmony of opposite forces

• The path to enlightenment

• The unification of China under the Qin Dynasty