Confucius and Ancient Chinese Values

Confucius tried to restore ancient Chinese values by:

• Promoting education and moral development

• Encouraging military expansion

• Focusing on economic growth

• Adopting foreign cultural practices

Legalism is a philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to laws. Which of the following is a key principle of Legalism?

• Human nature is inherently good

• Strict laws and harsh punishments

• Harmony with nature

• Emphasis on personal freedom

Yin and yang is a concept in Chinese philosophy. Which of the following best describes it?

• A balance between opposite forces

• A type of martial art

• A traditional Chinese dish

• A form of ancient Chinese writing

What was the basic purpose of all these ethical systems?

• To establish moral guidelines

• To promote economic growth

• To enhance technological advancement

• To improve physical health

The Qin Dynasty is known for which of the following achievements?

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

• The invention of paper

• The development of the Silk Road

• The creation of the Terracotta Army

Autocracy is a system of government in which one person possesses unlimited power. Which of the following is a characteristic of an autocracy?

• Power is distributed among multiple leaders

• Decisions are made by consensus

• One person holds all the power

• Citizens have a direct role in decision-making

Which of the following are changes that Shi Huangdi made?

• Standardized weights and measures

• Built the Great Wall of China

• Invented the wheel

• Discovered America