Ancient China Philosophers

Match the following

• Daoism

• the idea of respecting parents and older people

• Legalism

• a philosophy that says people should follow “the Way” to be balanced and do things the way they should be done (like “the Force”)

• philosophy

• a philosopher who encouraged people to show filial piety and be kind to all people

• Confucius

• a way of thinking about life and how people should behave

• filial piety

• a philosophy that says people are naturally bad and need to be controlled with harsh punishments; Qin Dynasty

Match the following creators of the philosophy with the philosophy

• Laozi

• Taoism

• Confucius

• Confucianism

• Han Fei

• Legalism

Explain how Confucianism influenced the social structure of Ancient China.

• It promoted a classless society.

• It emphasized hierarchical relationships and respect for authority.

• It encouraged rebellion against rulers.

• It advocated for equal rights for all genders.

What is the main principle of Confucianism that emphasizes respect for one's parents and ancestors?

• Filial Piety

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

______________________ believed that people were bad by nature, needed to be controlled, needed strict laws and responded to fear.

• Confucius

• Legalists

• Buddhists

What did Confucius compare a good society to a ___________________in his beliefs?

• ruler

• church

• family

Which dynasty was a period of intellectual awakening with philosophers such as Confucius and Laozi?

• Xia

• Shang

• zhou

• Qin

What was the main idea of Confucianism?

• Respect

• Education

• Honor

• Truth

Which ancient Chinese philosopher is known for founding Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Zhuangzi

• Mozi

What is the primary text associated with Daoism, attributed to Laozi?

• The Analects

• The Art of War

• Tao Te Ching

• I Ching