CH 10 CONFUCIUS, MENCIUS AND XUNZI: VIRTUE IN ANCIENT CHINA

Who are the three main figures in ancient Confucian philosophy?

• Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Nanak

• Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

• Laozi, Zhuangzi, Han Feizi

• Confucius, Mencius, Xunzi

Which of the following accurately describes Confucius' life?

• born into a wealthy, prominent family

• ran a humble library with Mengzi and Xunzi

• educated at the finest institutions

• lived in poverty without sustained employment

What was Confucius' central virtue called?

• Ren

• Li

• Yi

• Zhi

What is the translation of the central virtue 'ren' in Confucian thought?

• Harmony, balance, peace

• Wisdom, courage, justice

• Humanness, authoritative conduct, goodness

• Strength, power, control

What did Confucius believe was essential for a good government?

• Virtuous individuals

• Strong military

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancement

What is the name of the collection of Confucius' sayings compiled by his students?

• The Tao Te Ching

• The Analects

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Art of War

According to Confucius, how does one learn one's social responsibilities?

• by watching the ruler

• by reading ancient texts

• by listening to one's own innate capacity for social harmony

• through relationships with others

What is one of the most important social relationships according to Confucius?

• Teacher and student

• Friends

• Children and parents

• Employer and employee

How does Confucius define a virtuous person?

• Someone who is happy

• Someone who fulfills responsibilities with the right attitude and sympathetic understanding for others

• Someone who follows all rituals without question

• Someone who seeks personal gain above all

What does ritual propriety involve according to Confucius?

• Only religious ceremonies

• Both formal ceremonies and daily social interactions

• Avoiding all social interactions

• Only weddings and funerals