Chinese Philosophical Schools and Concepts

During which period in Chinese history did various philosophical schools, known as the Hundred Schools of Thought, compete for influence?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Spring and Autumn and Warring States eras

• Western Zhou Dynasty

What is a core principle of Confucianism regarding the relationship between rulers and their subjects?

• Rulers should enforce strict laws and punishments.

• Subjects must always obey without question or dissent.

• Rulers should treat their subjects with humaneness and respect.

• Subjects should prioritize personal gain above all else.

Which concept is central to Taoism, encouraging individuals to live in accordance with the natural law of the universe?

• Ren (humaneness)

• Li (ritual)

• Tao (the Way)

• Fa (law)

Which school of thought advocated for 'impartial care' for all people and were also known for their expertise in defensive siege warfare?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Mohism

• Legalism

Which school of thought was known for its study of logic and semantics, famously engaging in the 'white horse discourse'?

• Agriculturalists

• Logicians

• Yin Yang

• Small Talk

The School of Diplomacy was also known by what other name?

• The School of Vertical and Horizontal Alliances

• The School of Political Technique

• The School of Master of the Ghost Valley

• The School of Negotiators

What diplomatic strategy did Su Qin advocate for during the Warring States period?

• Dividing and conquering larger states.

• Forming alliances among smaller states to oppose powerful ones.

• Promoting peace through trade agreements.

• Encouraging powerful states to absorb weaker ones.

What was the core belief of the Agriculturalist school?

• Society should be based on industrial production and trade.

• Rulers should work alongside the common people in farming.

• The pursuit of knowledge is more important than manual labor.

• A strong military is essential for a stable agrarian society.

Which philosophy did Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, adopt as the official state philosophy for his empire?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Mohism

Which philosophy eventually became the predominant state philosophy during the Han Dynasty, after the Jianyuan Reforms?

• Legalism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Syncretism