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Worksheets3 Chinese Philosophies - Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 24mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
a)
riches
b)
respect
c)
freedom
d)
creativity
2.
Which phrase below best completes the following questions? "I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of 3 children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I ..."
a)
may do whatever I want.
b)
can punish them harshly.
c)
have to grant their wishes.
d)
must set a good example.
3.
Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?
a)
new inventions
b)
exams for civil servants
c)
trade with Europe
d)
land given to peasants
4.
If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?
a)
Plan to rise to a higher status.
b)
Behave properly for your role.
c)
try to outwit those around you.
d)
Relax and stop working so hard.
5.
Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?
a)
Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China.
b)
Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers.
c)
Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius.
d)
Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China.
6.
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
a)
serving in government jobs
b)
reading the ancient texts
c)
living in harmony with nature
d)
working hard to become healthy
7.
In a chart titled "Yin and Yang," pleasure would be paired with
a)
pain
b)
reward
c)
afterlife
d)
enjoyment
8.
What is one way Daoism influence China?
a)
It became a popular religion.
b)
It got scholars to study.
c)
It led to fights for power.
d)
It encouraged stricter laws.
9.
What was the Legalist view of human nature?
a)
People are naturally curious.
b)
People are motivated by love.
c)
People want to do what is right.
d)
People are basically selfish.
10.
Hanfeize, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize
a)
rewards and punishments
b)
trade and manufacturing
c)
scholarship and ideas
d)
honesty and trust
11.
What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
a)
be popular through good deeds
b)
let people do as they want
c)
exercise absolute power
d)
earn the mandate of heaven
12.
People gain happiness and peace by living in harmony with nature is a goal for
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
13.
This philosophy believes that most people are selfish and that if left to themselves, people will pursue their own self interest. The main goal is to create peace and order.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
14.
Which group of people belong in the middle section of the diagram?
a)
soldiers
b)
farmers
c)
lords
d)
servantrs
15.
According to the belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that
a)
the end of the world was near
b)
the king didn't govern well
c)
the people did not obey laws
d)
the natural world ignored himans
16.
What happened during the warring states period?
a)
Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power.
b)
Dozens of clan leaders set up military states.
c)
The Zhou army won control of the state by force.
d)
China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north.
17.
The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?
a)
Qin
b)
Han
c)
Chin
d)
Shang
18.
The goal of Confucianism could be achieved by being kind, honest, wise, faithful, and respectful.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The goal of Daoism could be achieved by living simple lives.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The goal of Legalism could be reached by establishing strict laws and enforcing them with rewards and punishments.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Which philosophy influenced ancient China by leading to the hiring of civil servants on the basis of their ability.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
22.
Which philosophy influenced ancient China by encouraging rulers to govern less harshly?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
23.
Qin rulers adoped the philosophy of which of the following:
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
24.
Confucius, Laozi and Hanfeizi are examples of Chinese...
a)
Gods
b)
Philosophers
c)
Prophets
d)
Emperors
25.
All three philosophies were created to bring...
a)
Peace
b)
Violence
c)
Knowledge
d)
Hope
26.
Who is Legalism based off of?
a)
Hanfeizi
b)
Se Lei
c)
Buddha
d)
Qin
27.
Laozi (Lao Tzu) was the founder of—
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
28.
What's the name of this symbol?
a)
Moksha
b)
Yin-Yang
c)
Nirvana
d)
Eightfold Path
29.
The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
leaders should lead by example and inspire good behavior
leaders should lead by example and inspire good behavior
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
30.
The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
the world is a balance of opposites
the world is a balance of opposites
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
31.
Believes that peace can be achieved through five basic relationships.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Hindusim
32.
I'm a merchant who is very knowledgeable in government. Which philosophy would support me working in government?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Daoism
33.
I am an artisan in town who is tired of the demand of making pottery!! I have decided to move the country where I can be closer to nature and seek peace. What philosophy am I following?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
34.
I'm a farmer who has been hoarding crops, so my family can eat, and my landowner wants to chop off my hand! What philosophy does my landowner believe in?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Daoism
d)
Buddhism
35.
Which way of governing China did Qin Shihuangdi use to bring order back to China?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Qinism
36.
According to Confucius , families need to
a)
honor their ancestors
b)
conquer desire
c)
honor women
d)
gain enlightenment
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