WorksheetsClassical China
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which Dynasty replaced the Qin Dynasty?
Zhou
Shang
Han
Sui
Which Eastern philosophy believes that strict rule and harsh punishment are the only ways to keep society in order.
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
Which dynasty adopted Confucian principles, allowing them to rule successfully for over 400 years?
Zhou
Han
Qin
Sui
Which statement summarizes Confucianism?
People are essentially evil and will do wrong unless there is strict order imposed by the government through clear laws.
Society benefits when people, who are naturally good, honor their social obligations and live virtuous lives.
People who live simply and let nature take its course by "going with the flow" will be burdened by sadness.
Rulers who unify large countries have the blessing of the gods and should continue to rule until they fail to meet their obligations.
Which of these Chinese philosophies is based on the idea that people are naturally evil and must be controlled through strict laws?
Meritocracy
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Read this passage from The Analects, an important text containing many of Confucius's words and teachings.
The Master said, "Observe what a man has in mind to do when his father is living, and then observe what he does when his father is dead. If, for three years, he makes no changes to his father's ways, he can be said to be a good son."
Confucius, The Analects
Which of the following statements summarizes the passage?
Sons should be regularly evaluated by their fathers on their intentions and behavior.
Children are devoted to their fathers if they obey them both in life and after death.
Children should be able to distinguish between the wise and foolish actions of their fathers.
Sons should be specially honored by their fathers if they follow in their footsteps indiscriminately.
Which statement accurately contrasts Daoism and Confucianism?
Daoism tells followers to confront their challenges; Confucianism tells followers to adopt the path of least resistance.
Daoism teaches followers to let nature take its course; Confucianism teaches followers how to take control of chaos.
Daoism believes that the family is all-important; Confucianism believes that the individual is the center of society.
Daoism believes that all relationships should follow a strict code of conduct; Confucianism believes that relationships should be free of any rules.
Compare the Silk Road with the Great Wall of China as symbols of Chinese foreign policy.
Both symbolized Chinese economic power and technology, though the Great Wall was built to prevent contact with hostile invaders while the Silk Road promoted trade with other cultures.
As massive construction projects that helped connect with other cultures, the Great Wall and the Silk Road were symbols of cultural transmission, stability, and economic interdependence.
The Great Wall was a symbol of Chinese openness to other cultures, while the Silk Road threatened Chinese culture by giving outsiders the chance to invade China's territory.
The Silk Road allowed Chinese armies to conquer an empire stretching all the way to Europe. The Great Wall kept the Chinese military confined to the eastern parts of Asia.
