Philosophies and Governance in Ancient China

What is the power of law believed to be granted from Chinese deities?

• Feudalism

• Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven

• Daoism

Which philosophy emphasizes proper behavior and civil service?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Feudalism

Who was the founder of Legalism, living from 280-233 BCE?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Mandate of Heaven

What is the system of government based on tenets owing services to the landowners?

• Daoism

• Feudalism

• Legalism

• Civil Servant

Who is someone that works for the government?

• Civil Servant

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

Which philosophy emphasized living in harmony with nature and balance in life?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Feudalism

Who is said to have lived in the 500's BCE and founded Daoism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Mandate of Heaven

Which philosophy viewed human nature as selfish and needing strict laws?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Feudalism

Who was the founder of Confucianism, living from 551-479 BCE?

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Confucius

• Mandate of Heaven

What is the central belief in Daoism, represented by balance in life and nature?

• Yin and Yang

• Legalism

• Feudalism

• Civil Servant