Warring States Period Quiz

What was the Warring States period in ancient China?

• A time of peace and prosperity among Chinese states.

• A period of intense fighting between rival Chinese states.

• The era when the Zhou dynasty expanded its control over China.

• A time when China was unified under one ruler.

Approximately how many small states were fighting during the Warring States period?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 300

What was the main view of human nature during the Warring States period?

• Humans are inherently good.

• Humans are inherently evil.

• Humans are naturally peaceful.

• Humans are naturally cooperative.

Who was Han Fei, and what philosophy is he associated with?

• A philosopher of Confucianism.

• A philosopher of Daoism.

• A philosopher of Legalism.

• A philosopher of Buddhism.

What was the role of the Qin state during the Warring States period?

• It was one of the seven larger states with significant power.

• It was a small state that fought against the Zhou dynasty.

• It was the weakest state during the period.

• It was a state that promoted peace among others.

What is the main principle of the philosophy known as legalism?

• Promoting virtue and respect

• Enforcing strict laws and authority

• Encouraging private scheming

• Advocating for military weakness

What was the purpose of Shang Yang's strict legal code?

• To promote virtue and respect

• To strike fear into the members of the Qin community

• To abolish the military

• To encourage private scheming

What role did Han Feizi play in the Qin dynasty?

• He was a governor of a region

• He worked as a government official

• He abolished the legal code

• He attacked the Qin state

What happened to Shang Yang after falling out of favor with Duke Xiao?

• He was executed

• He became emperor

• He fled to another state

• He abolished the legal code

What did Han Feizi believe was necessary for leaders to preserve order?

• Promoting virtue and respect

• Enforcing harsh laws and military strength

• Abolishing the legal code

• Dividing the state into regions