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The Ru School and Lao Zhuang School

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group dominated the executive strata of the Chinese political system since the Han dynasty?

The Legalists

The Daoists

The Ru scholars

The Mohists

2.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

How does Analects describe "the superior man," "sage," and "petty people"?

Groups:

(a) superior man (Junzi)

,

(b) Sage (shengren)

,

(c) Petty (xiao ren)

He sustains the Way by teaching it to his disciples.

He is motivated by social justice and harmony.

He preserves the mandate of Heaven by critiquing the ruler.

He is guided by economic efficiency.

He is restrained by fear for the results of just actions.

He is evaluated based on his abilities and actions.

He desires personal prosperity at the expense of others.

He stresses the importance of rigorous training and self-improvement.

He does not deserve political authority.

He is a wise men

He embodies the teaching through his actions.

He should rise to power.

3.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

2 mins • 10 pts

According to the Ru's Teaching, what is the nature of human beings?

Groups:

(a) Confucius

,

(b) Mengzi

,

(c) Xunzi

Human nature is bad.

By nature all people are similar

Humans desire instant gratification, profit, and pleasure.

Human nature encompasses 'sprouts' that can be nurtured and developed through proper education.

People grow different as a result of their acquired habits.

The mind can recognize moral value and long-term perspective only through deliberate effort.

Human nature is fundamentally good.

Humans seek the simplest solutions to problems.

Humans distinguish themselves from animals through their ability for rational reflection.

Human nature is morally neutral.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Xunzi criticize about Mengzi's view?

Naivety and simplicity

Complexity and depth

Optimism and hope

Pessimism and despair

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Xunzi's interpretation of 'rectification of names' involve?

Aligning terminology with social conventions

Ignoring social hierarchy

Creating new languages

Returning to ancient practices

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Xunzi believe is necessary for a proper understanding of language?

Mysticism and Heaven

Logical systems and semantics

Random naming conventions

Emotional expression

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) suggest about the use of 'The Way'?

It should be filled with purpose.

It should be left empty.

It should be controlled.

It should be ignored.

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