Confucius

Who was Confucius?

• A philosopher who lived over 2,500 years ago in ancient China

• A ruler of a Chinese dynasty

• A general from ancient China

• A modern Chinese politician

What is Confucianism primarily concerned with?

• Economic theories

• Human relationships

• Military strategies

• Technological advancements

How many basic relationships did Confucius identify?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

What does filial piety mean?

• Loyalty to family and the male head of the house

• Obedience to teachers

• Respect for nature

• Loyalty to the government

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A famous temple in China

• A philosophical concept about the afterlife

• The authority to rule given by nature and the gods

• A legal system in ancient China

During which period did Confucius live?

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Han Dynasty

• The Golden Age

• The Warring States Period

What did Confucius want to restore to end fighting in China?

• The Great Wall

• The Imperial Army

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Silk Road

What book contains the sayings and ideas of Confucius?

• The Great Learning

• The Book of Changes

• The Analects

• The Book of Songs

What did Confucius emphasize in his teachings?

• Wealth and power

• Morality, justice, and orderly social relationships

• Physical strength and martial arts

• Agricultural development

What role did Confucius believe a ruler should play?

• To rule by force

• To act in the best interest of the people

• To accumulate wealth

• To expand the empire's territories