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Chinese Philosophies

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why were Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism developed when they were?

a)

Because there were such good schools in China at the time

b)

Because the Zhou dynasty wanted to maintain its power

c)

Because the Zhou dynasty wanted to maintain a feudal system

d)

Because there was so much disorder in China at the time

2.

What was the main goal of Confucianism

a)

A Just and Peaceful Society

b)

Establishing order through harsh laws

c)

Knowledge of the natural laws of nature

d)

Efficiency in Government

3.

Which Chinese philosophy tries to balance yin and yang?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daoism

d)

Legalism

4.

According to Legalism, what is one key to a well-run society?

a)

By claiming approval from heaven

b)

By enforcing strict laws

c)

By limiting people's freedom

d)

By letting people vote for leaders

5.

In Confucianism, people must obey their elders. In return, the elders...

a)

Have to treat them well

b)

Can punish them harshly if they disobey

c)

Have to obey the wishes of their people

d)

Can do whatever they want to do

6.

This philosophy believes humans are by nature bad and need to be punished to be kept in line

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

7.

This philosophy believes humans are generally good

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

8.

This philosophy believes in living a simple life and having inner peace

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

9.

Respect for elders and ancestor worship is part of this philosophy

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

10.

Harmony with nature is a principle teaching of this philosophy

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Legalism

d)

Confucianism

11.

This philosophy puts a major emphasis on formal education

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

12.

Emphasis is placed on a code of politeness (which is still used in Chinese society today)

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Legalism

d)

Confucianism

13.

Can prevent war by studying and using the proper relationships (i.e. Father to son)

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Legalism

d)

Confucianism

14.

Siddhartha is the founder

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

15.

Confucius is the founder

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

16.

Lao Tzu is the founder

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

17.

The Tao Te Ching is the main work of the philosophy

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

18.

The main book of this philosophy is the Analects (Conversations)

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

19.

Under this philosophy, books were burned to control thought

a)

Daoism

b)

Legalism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

20.

Which is the major religion of China today?

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Legalism

d)

Confucianism

21.

Buddhism was spread along the Silk Road (Water routes) spreading it to all of Asia and Japan

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Buddhism blended with Shinto, a Japanese Religion, created Zen Buddhism

a)

True

b)

False

23.
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
24.
What is the emphasis of Daoism?
a)
living in harmony with "the way"
b)
forging a path for oneself
c)
living in strict discipline
25.
What symbol illustrates the two-fold aspect of Daoism?
a)
Qing ming
b)
water
c)
Yin-Yang
26.

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

a)

True

b)

False

27.
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
28.
Which Chinese philosophy teaches respect at home and in society?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
29.
Confucius, Laozi and Hanfeizi are examples of Chinese...
a)
Gods
b)
Philosophers
c)
Prophets
d)
Emperors
30.
Who is Legalism based off of?
a)
Hanfeizi
b)
Se Lei
c)
Buddha 
d)
Qin
31.
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
32.
Believes that peace can be achieved through five basic relationships.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
33.

Which belief system supported family order?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

34.

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

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

35.

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

36.

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

37.
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
38.
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!
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
39.
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
40.

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

41.

Which group belongs in the shaded area of the diagram?

a)

lords

b)

soldiers

c)

farmers

d)

servants

42.

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

a)

riches

b)

respect

c)

freedom

d)

creativity

43.

Which phrase below best completes the following quotation?


“I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three 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)

"must set a good example."

d)

"have to grant their wishes."

44.

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

45.

What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?

a)

exercise absolute power

b)

let people do as they want

c)

earn the Mandate of Heaven

d)

be popular through good deeds

46.

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

47.

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

48.

________________ shows the influence of Confucian teachings in China.

a)

New inventions

b)

Exams for civil servants

c)

Trade with other countries

d)

Land given to farmers

49.

Which of the following phrases describes Daoism?

a)

Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws.

b)

Lead by example.

c)

Rule as little as possible.

d)

Set clear laws.

50.

Three different Chinese philosophies emerged during the

a)

early Shang dynasty.

b)

early Zhou dynasty.

c)

late Shang dynasty.

d)

late Zhou dynasty.

51.

The Zhou claimed that they had the Mandate of Heaven, which they believed was

a)

the majority of votes in an election.

b)

permission from the people to rule.

c)

a divine right to rule China.

d)

a set of laws written by the first Zhou king.

52.

Which of the following philosophies DID NOT develop in China?

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

53.
In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives.  Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?
a)
Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
b)
So that their elders will fund their children's education.
c)
Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
d)
Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.
54.
Filial Piety
a)
respect for elders
b)
kindness towards others
c)
respect for women
d)
kindness towards young people
55.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.
56.
Why is Confucianism a philosophy?
a)
It practices meditation.
b)
It believes in Nirvana
c)
It requires respect for elders
d)
It does not include ideas about God or higher powers in the universe
57.

Teaches that people should be one with nature and that all living things have a universal force flowing through them.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

58.

Teaches that the cycle of rebirth is complete once a person lives a proper life.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

59.

Teaches its followers to focus on treating others with respect, politeness, and fairness.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

60.

Teaches that human beings are inherently selfish and the government should create strict laws and enforce those laws.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

61.

The idea that after we die we are likely to be reborn in this world to face the same kind of suffering as we did in our past life.

a)

Nirvana

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Reanimation

d)

Zombieism

62.

To completely let go of negative influences, meaning "to extinguish."

a)

Nirvana

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Reanimation

d)

Rebirth

63.

Began life as the infant prince of a small kingdom and as an adult he left wealth and status behind to search for truth.

a)

Laozi

b)

Confucius

c)

Siddhartha

d)

Han Fei

64.

A Chinese philosopher of the legalist school during the Warring States period and author of Hanfeizi.

a)

Laozi

b)

Confucius

c)

Siddhartha

d)

Han Fei

65.

A Chinese philosopher and thinker whose teachings were recorded in the Analects. His teachings became the state philosophy of China during the Han Dynasty.

a)

Laozi

b)

Confucius

c)

Siddhartha

d)

Han Fei

66.

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.

67.

What was the Legalist view of human nature?

a)

People are basically selfish.

b)

People are naturally curious.

c)

People are motivated by love.

d)

People want to do what is right.

68.

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.

69.

In a chart titled "Yin and Yang" pleasure would be paired with...

a)

pain.

b)

reward.

c)

afterlife.

d)

enjoyment.

70.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

71.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

72.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

73.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

74.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

75.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

76.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

77.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

78.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

79.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

80.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

81.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

82.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

83.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

84.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

85.

Which Chinese Philosophy matches the quote?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

86.

Which Chinese Religion/Philosophy celebrates their holidays on days that according to numerology, offer good luck (Double Nines Day on 9/9 & Dragon Boat Festival on 5/5)?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

d)

Islam

87.

Which Religion/Philosophy came to China from India?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

Islam

88.

Which Chinese Religion/Philosophy focuses on the "Five Bonds" [relationships] of ruler to ruled, parent to child, husband to wife, elder brother to younger brother, and friend to friend?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

d)

Maoism

89.

Which Chinese Religion/Philosophy is based on creating a harmony of opposing forces, known as "yin" and "yang"?

a)

Maoism

b)

Taoism

c)

Islam

d)

Confucianism

90.

Which Religion/Philosophy seeks enlightenment to escape suffering through the "Four Noble Truths" taught by its founder?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

91.

Which best describes how Lao Tzu views the universe?

a)

He views it as a hall filled with gold and jade

b)

He views it as a fusion of opposites

c)

He views it as a hierarchy in which the powerful rule

92.

What does Confucius think is the most important quality of a leader?

a)

A leader must be born into the right family and under the right star.

b)

A leader must know how to use force when necessary.

c)

A leader must offer moral guidance and be an example.

93.

Which of the philosophies was most concerned with overcoming suffering?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

94.

From which work is the following quote likely taken: "The general is the bulwark of the state. If the general is strong, he is a defending wall."

a)

Tao Te Ching

b)

The Analects

c)

The Art of War

d)

The Dhammapada

95.

"The sage . . . does his work, but sets no store by it. He accomplishes his task, but does not dwell upon it. And yet it is just because he does not dwell upon it that nobody can ever take it from him."

a)

The Dhammapada

b)

The Analects

c)

The Art of War

d)

Tao Te Ching

96.

It is rare for a man whose character is such that he is good as a son and obedient as a young man to have the inclination to transgress against his superiors. . . . Being good as a son and obedient as a young man is, perhaps, the root of a man's character.

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Sun Tzu

c)

Confucius

d)

Buddha

97.

"All warfare is based on deception."

a)

The Buddha

b)

Sun Tzu

c)

Confucius

d)

Lao Tzu

98.

The Four Noble Truths, which contain the Eightfold Path, are part of which system of beliefs?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

99.

Which philosophy was concerned with understanding the secrets of the universe, and learning how to operate with them in mind in order to survive in a chaotic or hostile environment?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

100.

This poem could well be understood in the light of which philosophical system? "I beg of you, Chung Tzu, Do not climb into our homestead. . . . Not that I mind about the willows, but I am afraid of my father and mother. Chung Tzu I dearly love; but of what my father and mother will say Indeed I am afraid."

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism

c)

The Art of War

d)

Confucianism

101.

"If you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Confucius

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

The Buddha

102.

What does Lao Tzu suggest is the way to happiness?

a)

Focus on achieving your strongest desires

b)

Keep busy all the time

c)

Take no action

103.

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

104.

Who said, "Learning consists of daily accumulating; the practice of the Tao consists in daily diminishing"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Confucius

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

The Buddha

105.

Of all the philosophies, which one would have been most concerned to provide young men with a formal education?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

106.

What does Confucius teach about promises?

a)

Do not make promises you can't keep.

b)

Promise all you wish and fulfill what you can.

c)

Do not be ashamed if you have to break your promises.

107.

Who is credited with the following statement: "The mighty and great will be laid low; the humble and weak will be exalted"?

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

the Buddha

108.

Which philosophy focuses most on respecting one's elders and the customs of society?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

109.

Which philosophy is most concerned with finding peace in light of the Ultimate Reality?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

110.

Who said, "Truly, humility is the root from which greatness springs, And the high must be built upon the foundation of the low"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

the Buddha

c)

Confucius

d)

Sun Tzu

111.

Which philosophy encourages focusing the mind through the discipline of meditation?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

112.

"Bend and you will be whole. Curl and you will be straight. Keep empty and you will be filled. Grow old and you will be renewed."

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

the Buddha

c)

Confucius

d)

Sun Tzu

113.

"If you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete."

a)

the Buddha

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Confucius

114.

Which philosophy is most concerned with humankind's relationship to nature?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

The Art of War

115.

Who said "The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Sun Tzu

c)

the Buddha

d)

Confucius

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