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Chinese Philosophies

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 35mins

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 emphasis of Daoism?
a)
living in harmony with "the way"
b)
forging a path for oneself
c)
living in strict discipline
4.
What symbol illustrates the two-fold aspect of Daoism?
a)
Qing ming
b)
water
c)
Yin-Yang
5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.
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
7.
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
8.
What book contains the teachings of Confucius?
a)
The Analects
b)
The Way and Its Power
c)
Legalism for All
9.
Confucius, Laozi and Hanfeizi are examples of Chinese...
a)
Gods
b)
Philosophers
c)
Prophets
d)
Emperors
10.
Which Chinese philosophy teaches respect at home and in society?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
11.
Who is Legalism based off of?
a)
Hanfeizi
b)
Se Lei
c)
Buddha 
d)
Qin
12.
Believes that peace can be achieved through five basic relationships.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
13.

Which belief system supported family order?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

14.

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

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

15.

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

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

16.

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

17.
This philosophy believes you should seek inner-peace and live in harmony with nature.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
18.
Which philosophy believed everyone should have a sense of duty?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Buddhism
19.
Daoism wanted you to give up...
a)
Your life
b)
Your family
c)
Food
d)
Worldly desires
20.
Which philosophy believed that family was important?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Legalism
c)
Daoism
d)
Confucianism
21.

Which of the following philosophies DID NOT develop in China?

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

22.
Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
23.
How did Legalism teach how to create an order in their society? 
a)
With free food
b)
With parties
c)
With harsh punishments 
d)
With meetings 
24.
Taoism,Confucianism, and Legalism have their roots in...
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Korea
d)
Japan
25.

The Dao means _______

a)

the Center.

b)

the Middle.

c)

the Way.

26.

In the later years of the Zhou Dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

a)

wealth

b)

disorder

c)

feudalism

d)

democracy

27.

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that:

a)

The king did not govern well

b)

The end of the world was near

c)

The people did not obey the laws

d)

The natural world ignored humans

28.

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

a)

riches

b)

respect

c)

freedom

d)

creativity

29.

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

30.

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

a)

reading the ancient texts

b)

serving in government jobs

c)

living in harmony with nature

d)

working hard to become wealthy

31.

A method used in a government of Confucianism was...

a)

everyone must respect their elders who set a positive example

b)

citizens live under strict laws and consequences

c)

people meditating to live in harmony with nature

d)

all of the above

32.
  • Honoring your ancestors.
  • Fulfilling your duty.
  • Serving your community

These values are all examples of __________________

a)

Buddism

b)

Confuciansim

c)

Taosim/ Buddhism

33.
  • Following "the way"
  • The universe is about balance of opposites
  • Accepting the world as it is, not trying to change it.

The above values are a part of

a)

Taoism / Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

34.

Select all the TRUE statements about the symbol above

a)

It is called the Yin and Yang Symbol

b)

It is a part of Confucius Philosophies

c)

It is a part of Taoist/ Daoist philosophies

d)

It symbolizes a balance between opposites.

e)

It is a symbol to help one meditate.

35.

When feudalism broke down in ancient China, what was the result?

a)

People became wealthier

b)

3 philosophies were founded to restore order

c)

Democracy was created to restore order

d)

The kings and lords united

36.

According to the Mandate of Heaven, which of the following might be a sign that the Heavens are displeased?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Tornado

c)

Flood

d)

Drought

37.

Confucianism had no influence on government and culture in China.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

39.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

40.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

41.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

42.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

43.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

44.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

45.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

46.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

47.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

48.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

49.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

50.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

51.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

52.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

53.

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

a)

Qin

b)

Han

c)

Chin

d)

Shang

54.

What happened during the Warring States period?

a)

Dozens of clan leaders set up military states.

b)

The Zhou army won control of the state by force.

c)

Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power.

d)

China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north.

55.
What happened during the Warring States period? 
a)
A. Dozens of clan leaders set up military 
b)
B. The Zhou army won control of the state by force. 
c)
C. Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power. 
d)
D. China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north.
56.
Definition:
yin and yang
a)
A. the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature
b)
B. an ancient symbol meaning peace
c)
C. a dynasty during the warring states period
57.
What is an oracle bone?
a)
A. The bone of a god or priestess.
b)
B. The bone surrounding the eye.
c)
C. a piece of bone or shell heated and cracked by holy men to seek advice from a king’s ancestors.
58.
The region in the Huang He River valley, where Chinese civilization began is 
a)
A. East China
b)
B. North China Plain
c)
C. The Yellow River
59.

Which of the following is an example of yin and yang?

a)

moisture and heat

b)

motion and activity

c)

hot and cold

d)

cold and wet

60.

Who said, "A young man should be a good son at home and an obedient young man abroad, sparing of speech but trustworthy in what he says"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Confucius

c)

The Buddha

d)

Sun Tzu

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