Confucianism and Its Principles

Confucius was born in ______.

• 551 B.C.

• 479 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 600 B.C.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Basic Relationships according to Confucius?

• Ruler and subject

• Teacher and student

• Father and son

• Husband and wife

Confucianism can be compared to a 'Code of Conduct' that tells you how to ______.

• behave in life

• earn money

• gain power

• travel the world

Confucius emphasized the importance of ______ in society.

• wealth

• education

• military power

• art

The ideas of Confucianism are found in nine works: the 'Four Books' and the ______.

• 'Five Classics'

• 'Three Principles'

• 'Seven Scrolls'

• 'Ten Commandments'

According to Confucius, who owes loving responsibility to the inferior?

• The superior

• The ruler

• The elder brother

• The husband

Confucius believed that people desire to live in the company of ______.

• nature

• other people

• animals

• technology

The family is responsible for educating the child to be a good member of ______.

• society

• the family

• the school

• the workplace

What was the role of the emperor in ancient China according to Confucian beliefs?

• To be a military leader

• To be a virtuous ruler and set a good example

• To conquer new lands

• To collect taxes

According to Confucianism, who should rule the state?

• The strongest

• The wealthiest

• The wisest and most humane

• The most popular