Ancient Chinese Philosophies and Governance

Which forms of government did the ancient Greeks experiment with?

• Feudalism, Dictatorship, Democracy, Monarchy

• Democracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy, Tyranny

• Theocracy, Monarchy, Anarchy, Republic

• Communism, Socialism, Republic, Democracy

What philosophy did the Zhou Dynasty use to justify their rule?

• The Right of Conquest

• The Divine Right of Kings

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Social Contract

What does the Mandate of Heaven imply?

• Leaders are chosen by the people

• Leaders seize power by force

• Leaders are selected by previous rulers

• Leaders are chosen by divine will

What is the main concept of feudalism?

• Power shared equally among all citizens

• Rule by a group of wise philosophers

• Economic equality among different classes

• Land owned by the king and given to lords

What role did peasants play in the feudal system?

• They served as military leaders

• They worked the land and supported the nobles

• They acted as merchants and traders

• They were involved in governmental decisions

Who was the founder of Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

• Han Fei

What book contains the teachings of Confucius?

• The Han Fei Tzu

• The Dao De Jing

• The Analects

• The Art of War

What does Taoism emphasize?

• Strict laws and punishments

• Harmony with nature and simple living

• Economic trade and wealth accumulation

• Military prowess and expansion

What was the primary goal of Legalism?

• Promoting peace and justice

• Expanding territorial control

• Achieving balance with nature

• Enforcing strict laws to control behavior

Which philosophy argues that too much interference spoils governance?

• Feudalism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism