Ancient China Reading Quiz_Daoism

Who was the famous Chinese philosopher born in 551 BC known for his beliefs that people could better themselves?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Zhou

• Mencius

What is the name of the book that explains Confucius's philosophies and beliefs?

• The Dao

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Analects

• The Journey

Who is the founder of Daoism, also known as Taoism?

• Confucius

• Mencius

• Laozi

• Zhou

What does the name "Laozi" mean?

• Great Teacher

• Old Master

• Wise Sage

• Ancient Philosopher

Which philosophy focuses on the present and believes that proper behavior can lead to a blessed life?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Which dynasty created the Mandate of Heaven?

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happens to a ruler who stops being good?

• He is promoted

• He is removed from his position

• He is given more power

• He is worshipped

Which philosophy was led by Laozi?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Believed in treating others how you would want to be treated- The Golden Rule

• Confuscianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Which philosophy was written about in a book called the Analects?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism