Philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

Which three philosophies are mentioned in the text?

• Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism

• Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

• Buddhism, Legalism, and Shintoism

• Daoism, Legalism, and Hinduism

What did Confucius believe people should do regarding their ancestors?

• Ignore their beliefs

• Return to the beliefs of their ancestors

• Create new beliefs

• Disregard family traditions

Who is believed to have started Daoism?

• Confucius

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi

• Buddha

What was necessary to keep society orderly in early Chinese life?

• Clear laws with clear punishments

• More social classes

• Increased trade

• More education

What defines a social class?

• A group of people at a similar economic and social level

• A group of people with the same job

• A group of people from the same family

• A group of people with the same hobbies

Why were merchants not respected in ancient Chinese society?

• They were seen as working for their own gain

• They were considered uneducated

• They were often dishonest

• They were foreigners

What roles did women have in ancient China?

• Raising children, running the household, and managing the family's finances

• Farming, attending school, and fighting wars

• Trading, banking, and shopkeeping

• Teaching, writing, and painting

Confucianism is based on the ideas of which philosopher?

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Confucius

• Mencius

What did Legalism teach about people?

• They should live in harmony with nature

• They should be tightly controlled by their rulers

• They should seek enlightenment

• They should focus on art and culture

What was at the center of Chinese society?

• The army

• The family

• The government

• The economy