Chinese Philosophy and Government Quiz

Which Chinese dynasty used feudalism and the concept of the mandate of heaven to cement their rule?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhao Dynasty

What is the concept where the king owned all the land and gave pieces of it to his loyal supporters called lords?

• Feudalism

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Who was the most renowned of all the ancient Chinese philosophers and started the philosophy of Confucianism?

• Confucius

• Han Fei Zi

• Laozi

• Mencius

Which Chinese philosophy preached a return to a simpler way of life and harmony with nature?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

Which Chinese philosophy stressed the use of strict laws and believed that people were selfish and needed to be controlled?

• Daoism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism