Chinese Philosophy Quiz

What is the main principle of Daoism as against to Confucianism?

• Daoism teaches that people should work hard to improve the world.

• Daoism calls on people to give up their concerns about the world and seek inner peace.

• Daoism encourages strict laws and harsh punishments.

• Daoism focuses on the importance of filial piety.

What did Hanfeizi, a scholar of Legalism, believe about human nature?

• Humans are naturally good and require minimal laws.

• Humans are naturally evil and need harsh laws and punishments.

• Humans should seek harmony with nature to find peace.

• Humans need to work hard to improve society.

Why did many aristocrats favor the philosophy of Legalism?

• It promoted equality among all social classes.

• It favored force and power, which did not require rulers to show kindness or understanding.

• It encouraged a strong connection to nature.

• It was based on the idea that people are naturally good.

According to the reading, which three main social classes existed in early Chinese society?

• Merchants, Soldiers, and Peasants

• Aristocrats, Farmers, and Merchants

• Nobles, Artisans, and Servants

• Priests, Warriors, and Traders

What were the three new philosophies that developed in China during a time of disorder?

• Buddhism, Legalism, and Daoism

• Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

• Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shintoism

• Legalism, Shintoism, and Confucianism

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Confucius

• None of the above

What is the main idea of Daoism according to the text?

• People should put the needs of their family and community first.

• Society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishment.

• People should give up worldly desires in favor of nature and the Dao.

• Many Chinese today accept the idea of duty to family.

Which philosophy suggests that society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishment?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• None of the above

How has Confucianism influenced modern life in China?

• It has led to the development of strict laws.

• It has encouraged people to treat nature with respect and reverence.

• It has opened up government jobs to people with talent.

• It has promoted the idea of giving up worldly desires.

Between which years did the ideas credited to Laozi become popular?

• Between 100 B.C. and 200 B.C.

• Between 500 B.C. and 300 B.C.

• Between 400 B.C. and 100 B.C.

• Between 600 B.C. and 400 B.C.