Chinese Philosophy/Shang & Qin Dynasties

If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?

• Behave properly for your role

• Plan to rise to a higher status

• Relax and stop working so hard

• Try to outsmart those around you

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

• Living in harmony with nature

• Reading the ancient texts

• Serving in government jobs

• Working hard to become wealthy

What was the Legalist view of human nature?

• People are basically selfish

• People are naturally curious

• People are motivated by love

• People want to do what is right

What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?

• Finding food and weapons buried with kings

• Figuring out the characters carved into bones

• Seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples

• Studying the position in which bodies were laid out

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

• to ask advice from his ancestors

• to serve a ceremonial meal

• to make music for his family

• to send messages to the nobles

Which Chinese philosophy most influenced Qin Shi Huang Di's style of rule?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

Why did many people sent to work on the Great Wall, not return home?

• They died under harsh conditions

• They became wandering nomads

• They ran away to other countries

• They decided to live near the wall

What happened after the emperor of Qin's death?

• Rebellions and civil war

• Worship of the emperor as god

• A tight military control

• Peaceful passing of power

Which philosophy emphasizes the importance of family and social harmony?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

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