Legalism: Lesson 21 TCI

Name the third main philosophy to be presented during the conflict in China?

Confucianism, Daoism, and _______?

• Warring State

• Dharma

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Who was the founder of Legalism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

• Mencius

What did Hanfeizi believe about human nature?

• People are naturally kind

• People are naturally selfish

• People are naturally wise

• People are naturally generous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to Legalism, what should rulers establish to maintain order?

• Strict laws

• Religious rituals

• Educational systems

• Trade agreements

What did Hanfeizi say about trusting others?

• Trust everyone

• Trust only family

• Trust no one

• Trust only friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What dynasty adopted Legalist ideas to build a strong central government?

• Zhou dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Tang dynasty

What happened if someone criticized the government under Legalism?

• they would ordered to stand trial

• the government ignored them

• they were severely punished

• they were seen as enlightened

What did Legalists believe about people's self-interest?

• People always act in others' interest

• People always pursue their own self-interest

• People never act in self-interest

• People sometimes act in self-interest

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What was Hanfeizi's view on rulers' power?

• Rulers should share power

• Rulers should have absolute power

• Rulers should have limited power

• Rulers should have no power

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

What should happen to civil servants who do not perform well, according to Legalism?

• Rewarded

• Promoted

• Monitored and punished

• Ignored