Philosophies of Ancient China Quiz

What did Confucius emphasize in his teachings?

• Economic prosperity

• Military conquest

• Proper behavior and education

• Isolation from other cultures

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism offer?

• Economic strategies

• Solutions to societal problems

• Military tactics

• Technological innovations

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the time period when Confucianism was created?

• During a time of peace and prosperity

• During a time of great chaos

• During the Industrial Revolution

• During the Renaissance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What did Confucius teach as the foundation of a good life?

• Respecting and caring for one's parents and elders

• Accumulating wealth

• Traveling the world

• Achieving personal success

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Confucius believe was the key to becoming a good person?

• Education

• Wealth

• Power

• Travel

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who founded Daoism?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Buddha

• Socrates

What is a key trait that Confucius's teachings promote in schools and workplaces?

• Trust and harmony

• Competition and rivalry

• Independence and isolation

• Wealth and power

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the concept of Wu Wei emphasize?

• Forcing solutions to problems

• Letting things happen naturally

• Controlling every aspect of life

• Avoiding all social interactions

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Daoists believe about life?

• It should be overly complicated

• It should be lived in balance with nature

• It should be focused on wealth

• It should be full of strict rules

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Legalists believe about human nature?

• People are naturally kind and honest

• People need strict rules to behave properly

• People can be trusted to do the right thing

• People are naturally inclined to help others