Chinese Philosophy and Religion

Chinese philosophy that puts the need for order and law above the concerns of the individual

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Silk Road

Which philosophy led to the political success & longevity of the Han Dynasty?

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• the use of legalism to rule during the Qin Dynasty

• the invention of a magnetic compass during the Han dynasty

• the introduction of Buddhism into ancient China

• the Han using civil service exams to elect government officials

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler would stay in power as long as he...?

• Obeys the priests

• controlled an army

• governed justly and truly

• conquered new territories

When the Han Dynasty collapsed, China split into several rival kingdoms from 220-589 AD. This is known as the Period of Disunion. What religion and philosophy did the people turn to as ways to create peace?

• Buddhism and legalism

• Hinduism and legalism

• Hinduism and Confucianism

• Taoism and Confucianism

What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result of Confucius’s teachings?

• civil service exams

• strict government controls

• leaders with absolute power

• a system of rewards and punishments

Which statement accurately describes the diffusion of Buddhism during the Han Dynasty?

• It was introduced to Japan through conquest by the Han military.

• It spread along trade routes established by the Han.

• It became the basis of the Han civil service system.

• It was adopted in Persia through an alliance with the Han.

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'In Chinese philosophy, Confucianism emphasizes the importance of family and social harmony.'

• Confucianism emphasizes the importance of family and social harmony in Chinese philosophy.

• In Chinese philosophy, the importance of family and social harmony is emphasized by Confucianism.

• The importance of family and social harmony is emphasized by Confucianism in Chinese philosophy.

• In Chinese philosophy, Confucianism emphasizes the importance of family and social harmony.

Which word best completes the sentence? 'Daoism, a major Chinese philosophy, is known for its focus on living in ______ with nature.'

• harmony

• conflict

• disagreement

• competition

Choose the correct vocabulary word: 'The ______ of Buddhism into China is an example of cultural diffusion.'

• introduction

• exclusion

• removal

• isolation