Confucius

Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

Confucius died in 479. B.C. believing his life had been a ____________.

• failure

• success

• kingdom

• accident

Confucius taught that parents were superior to __________

• Children

• Women

• Rulers

• Men

Laozi (Lao Tzu) and Confucius (Kongfuzi), are said to have been living and writing during the _______

• first century BCE.

• third century BCE.

• fifth century BCE.

• sixth century BCE.

What did the examination system do?

• brought able young men into the government service

• teach people how to read

• The secret service

• A group of people

Who is Confucius?

• A famous general

• A renowned poet

• China's most famous teacher and philosopher

• A historical emperor of China

(a)   was China’s most famous teacher and philosopher;  he had a tremendous effect upon the history of China because of his teaching.

According to the text, what did Confucius have a tremendous effect on?

• The creation of the Great Wall

• The development of the internet

• The history of China

• The invention of the compass

Which of the following is NOT a teaching of Confucius?

• Harmony with nature

• Kindness and deep thinking

• Achieving personal fame

• Respect for elders

What does Filial Piety mean?

• Interest in studying

• Respect and love for your parents

• Love for siblings

• Respect for nature