Lesson 21: Three Chinese Philosophies

A younger sister who is polite and frequently seeks the advice of her older sister is demonstrating which Chinese philosophy?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• All of these.

Which would NOT be a part of Confucianism?

• Civil servants should be hired based on their abilities.

• People should respect and obey those above them in status.

• Lords need to make sure their king has as many soldiers as possible.

• Those in authority should be kind, honest, and wise.

The boss of a candy company hangs the company rules outside of his office. One of the rules states, "Anyone who is 5 minutes late to work will be fired immediately. No exceptions or excuses!" This follows which philosophy?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• All of these.

The king decides to rarely leave the palace or make orders. Instead he likes to meditate under a tree. What type of philosophy would this be?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confuciansim

• All of these.

Which was NOT one of the five relationships Confucius described?

• soldier and soldier

• ruler and subject

• older sibling and younger sibling

• friend and friend

Which philosophy features the concept of yin and yang, which is about the opposing forces of nature?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• All of these.

Which of the following represents Confucianism?

• Peasants should give their food to the lords.

• Rule as little as possible.

• Those in authority must set a good example.

• Harshly punish those that break the rules.

The queen makes a law that states anyone who says bad things about her will be sent to a prison camp for 20 years. Which philosophy is this?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• All of these.

The Zhou claimed that they had the Mandate of Heaven, which they believed was . . .

• a set of laws written by the first Zhou king.

• that people should worship kings as gods.

• that religious leaders should be in charge.

• a divine right to rule China.

Which of the following is in the correct sequence?

• Warring States period, Hundred Schools of Thought, development of three philosophies

• Hundred Schools of Thought, Warring States period, development of three philosophies

• Hundred Schools of Thought, development of three philosophies, Warring States period

• Warring States period, development of three philosophies, Hundred Schools of Thought