McGraw Hill Topic 7 China

Which of the Chinese philosophies about government would most likely state that a government must do anything possible to maintain power?

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism
• Buddhism

Which of the following Chinese schools of thought teaches that strict laws and harsh punishments are key to maintaining an orderly society?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Buddhism
• Taoism

Laozi (Lao Tzu) was the founder of—

• Buddhism
• Taoism
• Hinduism
• Shintoism

Harmony with nature, simple life, and inner peace represent what Chinese philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Taoism
• Shintoism

Match the belief with the correct philosophy:
people should lead by example, following a high set of morals

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

Match the belief with the correct philosophy:
family members should be respectful, obedient (children), and loyal

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

Match the belief with the correct philosophy:
more focused on nature

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

Match the belief with the correct philosophy:
most important ideas: virtue, kindness, and learning

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

Match the belief with the correct philosophy:
people should not try to gain wealth or power

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

How did the Han government differ from the Qin government?

• The Han lowered taxes and appointed Confucian scholars as advisors.

• The Han used legalism to control the people.

• The Han used warlords to control the warring states.

• The Han burned books and censored anything that went against the government.