Lesson 21 Quiz: Three Chinese Philosophies

What condition in China during the later Zhou dynasty led to new philosophies?

• wealth

• disorder

• feudalism

• democracy

Which dynasty came before the Zhou dynasty?

• Qin

• Han

• Chin

• Shang

According to the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might mean that

• the king did not govern well.

• the end of the world was near.

• the people did not obey the laws.

• nature ignored humans.

Which group fits in the shaded part of the diagram?

• lords

• soldiers

• farmers

• servants

What happened during the Warring States period?

• Many clan leaders created military states.

• The Zhou army took control by force.

• Six or seven large states fought for power.

• China defended against northern invaders.

Which would Confucius value most?

• riches

• respect

• freedom

• creativity

Which phrase best completes this quotation: "I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children. My younger sister and brother must obey me. In return, I . . ."

• may do whatever I want.

• can punish them harshly.

• must set a good example.

• have to grant their wishes.

Which later practice in China shows Confucian influence?

• new inventions

• trade with Europe

• land given to peasants

• exams for civil servants

What would Confucius advise a laborer to do?

• plan to rise to a higher status

• behave properly for your role

• try to outwit those around you

• relax and stop working so hard

What do scholars agree on about the origins of Daoism?

• Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China.

• Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius.

• Daoism's book, the Dao de Jing, was written by many writers.

• Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China.