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Philosophies of Asia

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This philosophy says that people are selfish and unworthy
a)
Legalism
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Confucianism
2.
This philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with the force of nature
a)
Legalism
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Confucianism
3.
This philosophy emphasizes the importance of family, respect of elders, and reverence for ancestors
a)
Legalism
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Confucianism
4.
The name of this philosophy means "The Way"
a)
Confucianism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Taoism
d)
Legalism
5.
This philosophy encourages strong, positive behavior by leaders. 
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Legalism
6.
This philosophy emphasizes universal charity and compassion
a)
Buddhism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Taoism
7.
This philosophy emphasizes power and harsh laws
a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Taoism
8.
This philosophy started in India and spread to China.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Legalism
9.

This philosophy states that human existence is filled with suffering, and the only solution is to give up worldly goods in order to reach nirvana through reincarnation.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Daoism

d)

Buddhism

10.

This philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with the forces of nature

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

11.

This philosophy states that people are selfish and unworthy

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Shintoism

12.

This philosophy started in Japan as long ago as 1000 BCE

a)

Daoism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

13.

Laozi (Lao Tze) started this philosophy

a)

Shintoism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

14.

This philosophy was started by a group of people in response to the chaos of the Warring States period in China

a)

Legalism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Shintoism

15.

This philosophy believes in "kami" or spirits in nature

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Daoism

16.

Chinese philosopher whose works emphasized the role of relationships

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tze

c)

Siddhartha Gautama