Confucius Quiz

Who was Confucius?

• A Chinese emperor

• A Chinese philosopher

• A Chinese general

• A Chinese poet

Where was Confucius born?

• Beijing

• Shantung

• Nanking

• Shanghai

What was Confucius's father's occupation?

• Farmer

• Magistrate

• Soldier

• Merchant

At what age did Confucius's father die?

• 3 years old

• 5 years old

• 7 years old

• 10 years old

How old was Confucius when he got married?

• 18 years old

• 19 years old

• 20 years old

• 21 years old

How many children did Confucius have?

• One son and one daughter

• Two sons and one daughter

• One son and two daughters

• Two sons and two daughters

At what age did Confucius start his teaching career?

• 18

• 19

• 20

• 22

How did Confucius support himself as a teacher?

• By writing books

• By farming

• By receiving aid from students and charging a small fee

• By serving as a government official

What did Confucius require from his students?

• Wealth

• Ability to write poetry

• Earnestness and ability

• Knowledge of martial arts

What was the main focus of Confucius's teachings?

• Warfare and strategy

• Science and technology

• Making men better in this life

• Art and culture