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Chinese Philosophies

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How is Daoism different from the teachings of Confucianism?
a)
its religious teachings
b)
its conformation to the ways of nature
c)
its reliance on laws and rituals
2.
Who is said to be the founder of Daoism?
a)
Tao Ching
b)
Wu Wei
c)
Laozi
3.
What is the most sacred writing of Daoism?
a)
Tao Te Ching
b)
Junzi
c)
Wu Wei
4.
What is the emphasis of Daoism?
a)
living in harmony with "the way"
b)
forging a path for oneself
c)
living in strict discipline
5.
What symbol illustrates the two-fold aspect of Daoism?
a)
Qing ming
b)
water
c)
Yin-Yang
6.

"You cannot have the good without the bad" is a saying of Daoism

a)

True

b)

False

7.
Which Chinese philosophy taught that people are naturally wicked and must have strict rules and harsh punishments to force them to do the right thing?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
8.
Which Chinese philosopher is credited with stating  the "Golden Rule": Treat others as you would want to be treated?
a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
9.
What book contains the teachings of Confucius?
a)
The Analects
b)
The Way and Its Power
c)
Legalism for All
10.
Which Chinese philosophy teaches respect at home and in society?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
11.
Confucius, Laozi and Hanfeizi are examples of Chinese...
a)
Gods
b)
Philosophers
c)
Prophets
d)
Emperors
12.
Who is Legalism based off of?
a)
Hanfeizi
b)
Se Lei
c)
Buddha 
d)
Qin
13.
The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
leaders should lead by example and inspire good behavior
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
14.
Believes that peace can be achieved through five basic relationships.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
15.

Which belief system supported family order?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

16.

Which belief system wanted the government to stay out of people's lives?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

17.

Which belief system believed that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

18.

"The universe is a balance of opposites" is a belief of which system?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

19.

Which of the following would a Legalist NOT agree with?

a)

Give people rewards

b)

Give people harsh punishments

c)

Create strict laws

d)

Reduce punishments and reduce fines

20.

What is is concerned primarily with identifying beliefs about human existence and evaluating arguments that support those beliefs

a)

Philosophy

b)

Religion

c)

Governnment

d)

Polytheism