Ancient China Philosophers

According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power?

• win the loyalty of warlords

• impose strict laws to prevent chaos

• charge high taxes

• preserve harmony between heaven and earth

Filial piety is a major feature of which system of thought in China?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that

• people are basically good and rulers should set an example.

• a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.

• government jobs should be given to the most qualified persons.

• rulers should seek to keep the Mandate of Heaven.

Confucius was a well known _________________.

• philosopher

• king

• leader of a dynasty

Identify the philosopher who is considered the founder of Confucianism.

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

• Mencius

The philosopher who helped shape Chinese thought and is known as the “First Teacher”?

• Shi Huangdi

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Liu Bang

Match the following statements to the belief system they belong to.

• Legalism

• Meant "the Way"
  

• Legalism

• Believed in a system of harsh laws and punishment

• Confuscianism

• Founded by Laozi (Lao-tzu)
  

• Daoism

• Believed in having a sense of duty toward others, putting others first
  

• Daoism

• Emperor Qin was a follower of this philosophy
  

This philosophy was created with the intention of restoring order and ethical behavior in China.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

The two Chinese philosophies that stress moral values and respect for family and nature are ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Naturalism

• Buddhism

• Communism

Match the following philosophy with its definition:

• A belief that people must be controlled with a strong leader & legal system

• Legalism

• A philosophy where people should live according to good conduct and moral judgement

• Daoism

• A philosophy that emphasizes harmony with nature

• Confucianism