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What ideas did Confucius teach?

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was Confucius? (Select all that apply)

a)

teacher

b)

philosopher

c)

priest

d)

scholar

2.

During which era in time did Confucius live?

a)

The Golden Age

b)

Period of Warring States

c)

Shang Dynasty

d)

Age of Enlightenment

3.

The quote "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." is considered to be the...

a)

Rule of Thumb

b)

Silver Lesson

c)

Definition of philosophy

d)

Golden Rule

4.

Which of the following is not one of the ideas stressed by Confucius?

a)

People need to rise up against political rule.

b)

People need to get back to their Chinese roots.

c)

People need to follow the beliefs of their ancestors in order to bring peace to China.

d)

All individuals have certain duties to follow.

5.

Confucian writings are written in a series of books known as the ...

a)

Upanishans

b)

Analects

c)

Vedas

d)

Torah

6.

When were the sayings and philosophy of Confucius recorded in writing?

a)

Confucius began writing his teachings towards the end of his lifetime.

b)

Confucius' disciples (students) recorded his ideas over a period of time after his death.

c)

Confucian ideas were finally recorded once they became a state religion more than 200 years after his death.

d)

Confucian ideas are still be recorded today.

7.

According to the teachings of Confucius, who should be eligible to work in government service?

a)

Aristocratic men and women.

b)

Only children of government workers.

c)

Men from all social classes who had merit and intellectual ability.

d)

Any man or woman who could pass the civil service test.