7.2 China's Belief System

Which statement is the most true?

• The Daodejing and The Analects were books written by the same author
• The Daodejing was attributed to Laozi and The Analects was attributed to Confucius
• The Daodejing was attributed to Confucius and The Analects was attributed to Laozi
• The Daodejing and The Analects were written by unknown authors

Which statement explains the main difference between Daoism and Legalism?

• Daoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science
• Daoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality
• Daoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience
• Daoism is based on day and night, while Legalism is based on cruel punishments

Which action is an example of Confucian ideas?

• a son pointing out the weakness of his father
• a father allowing his son to face danger on his own
• a ruler punishing his subjects
• an older brother setting a positive example for his younger siblings

Confucius believed that rulers have the responsibility to

• respect the rights of all citizens
• prevent their subjects from suffering
• model how to behave properly
• increase the power of the kingdom

What is the dao?

• yin and yang
• nature
• a book
• the correct way

What is the best description of the political condition of China during Confucius's lifetime?

• ongoing conflict of the states
• foreign occupation by the Mongols
• a peaceful, united empire
• honest and good leadership by the rulers

According to Daoism, happiness can be achieved by

• obeying the leaders
• balancing opposing forces
• finding nirvana
• praying

To Confucius, the relationship of the father to son and of husband to wife should both be

• hierarchical
• competitive
• based on equality
• full of arguments

Confucius lived during the

• Qin Dynasty
• Zhou Dynasty
• Warring States period
• Han Dynasty

What did Han Feizi believe?

• people were good, they just needed guidance
• people were selfish, they needed strict rules
• people were confused, they needed a path to follow
• people couldn't think for themselves