Confucianism Quiz

Who considered as the founder of Confucianism?

• Siddharta Gautama

• Con Fu Cius

• Lao Tzu

• Kung Fu Tzu

Where does the Confucianism flourished?

• China

• Japan

• India

• Korea

In what dynasty in China does the proliferation of classical thought happened?

• Xia Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What is the meaning of “Tian”?

• a.It is the Confucius’ idea of heaven.

• b.It means leadership

• c.It is the Confucian God

• d.It is the evil force in Confucianism

Which of the following explains the rectification of names or the Zengming?

• a. A well performed social role will help bring social order and harmony.

• b. Tian is beyond human control.

• c. Humans were born with innate goodness.

• d. Respect must be emphasized in every relationship.

Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of Filial Piety?

• a. Family Relations

• b. Ancestor Worship

• c. Respect for elders  

• d. Ruler must care for his subject

According to Five Constant, how can the Ren be achieved?

  

• a. Following social pattern after family traditions

• b. Fulfilling one’s social duty  

• c. Serving to the nation

• d. Trough prayers

Confucian woman’s life can be summed up into three stages which is called “Three Obediences,” these are __________________.

• a. Obedience to Tian; Obedience to Confucius; Obedience to Law

• b. Obedience to her father; Obedience to her husband; Obedience to her son

• c. Obedience to Country; Obedience to Government; Obedience to Nation

• d. Obedience to parents; Obedience to ruler; Obedience to Teacher

What is Confucius’ idea of environment-human relationship?

• a. Humans must be subordinate to animals.

• b. Animals must be subordinate to humans.

• c. Humans and animals has the same right to this planet.

• d. Animals must take care of as human take care of themselves.

Which of the following shows authoritarianism in Confucius’ teachings?

• a. Following Chinese traditions

• b. Emphasizing the upright sense of hierarchy.

• c. Family relation as the model for social behavior

• d. Chinese’ tradition of visiting the graves of the deads.