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Unit 2: Ch 3 and 4

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to Confucius, rulers should govern by

_____________.

a)

the law

b)

Military might

c)

a monopoly on natural resources

d)

setting a good example

2.
Which is true about Yin and Yang?
a)

It is the balance of Good and Evil

b)

Yang is the darker element, Ying is the lighter element

c)

If balanced, you can achieve Nirvana

d)

The two are opposites forces of nature, not just good and evil.

3.

Which idea is important to Daoism?

a)

Serving your government

b)

Living in harmony with nature

c)

Enforcing laws with harsh punishments

d)

Humans are naturally evil

4.

How is legalism different from Daoism?

a)

They both believed people were good

b)

They both wanted war

c)

Legalism used punishments, while Daoists believed the government should not interfere in the lives of people

d)

Legalism used rewards, while Daoism used punishments

5.
Which statement would Han Fei agree with?
a)

"Legalism is a philosophy based on freedom."

b)

"People can be trusted to be kind to others."

c)

"Legalism should not be used by rulers in unstable kingdoms."

d)

"Legalism is a philosphy based on control."

6.

The essential teaching of Buddhism is known as

a)

The Ten Commandments

b)

The Wheel of Life

c)

The Circle of Karma

d)

The Four Noble Truths

7.

The goal of Buddhists is to reach Enlightenment or _____ which is the release from desire and suffering.

a)

Moksha

b)

Nirvana

c)

Heaven

d)

Karma

8.
How is a harmonious society created according to Confucianism?
a)
By praying to Confucius for mercy.
b)
Through individuals following the social rules appropriate to their station in life.
c)
By making certain that foreign elements are not allowed in.
d)
Through democratic processes that allow each individual to vote for those who will rule them.
9.
Confucius' ideas were put into a book called....
a)
The Analects
b)
The Quran
c)
The Bible
d)
The Buddha
10.
Where did Confucianism originate?
a)
Japan
b)
India
c)
Arabia
d)
China
11.
Confucius was born in China during the Zhou dynasty.  At the time of his birth, how did many Chinese view their emperor?
a)
They thought he had lost the Mandate of Heaven because of all the turmoil and civil war.
b)
They loved him and thought he was doing a wonderful job.
c)
They revered him.  They thought he should stay emperor until his death.
d)
They disliked him, but did not see justification to get rid of him.
12.
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a ruler governed poorly?
a)
Nothing.  There is nothing anyone can do.
b)
If a ruler governed poorly, heaven withdrew its support and the ruler lost power.
c)
The ruler must undergo a rigorous training course to get better.
d)
The ruler must meditate and ask the heavens for answers.
13.
Confucius' main goal was to have ___________ in society.
a)
order
b)
fun
c)
happiness
d)
work
14.

Confucius and Laozi are examples of Chinese...

a)

Gods

b)

Philosophers

c)

Prophets

d)

Emperors

15.
Laozi (Lao Tzu) was the founder of—
a)
Buddhism
b)

Daoism

c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
16.
What's the name of this symbol?
a)

Dao

b)
Yin-Yang
c)
Nirvana
d)
Eightfold Path 
17.
Believes that peace can be achieved through five basic relationships.
a)
Confucianism
b)

Daoism

c)
Legalism
d)

Zoroastrianism

18.
Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of
a)
Hinduism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
19.
What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)

Daoism

20.

Daoists emphasized the importance of ____________ and ___________.

a)

peace, harmony

b)

punishment, strictness

c)

rules, restrictions

d)

kings, queens

21.

"A guilty person's relatives and neighbors should also be punished" is a belief of which system?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

22.

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

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

23.
Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?
a)
Hindus believe in one God.
b)
Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.
c)
Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.
d)
Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.
24.
What popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
a)
Football
b)
Cricket
c)

Wrestling

d)
Yoga
25.

In Hinduism, in order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  

a)
Moksha
b)
Karma
c)

Nirvana

d)
Shiva
26.
In which country did Hinduism originate?
a)

Middle East

b)

Persia

c)

China

d)
India
27.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)

There is no founder

28.
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
a)

nirvana

b)
reincarnation
c)
recluse
d)

satrap

29.
The material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions is called... (hint: what comes around goes around)
a)

Dharma

b)
Polytheism
c)

Karma

d)

Sin

30.

What did the Persians consider as the "most important" route in the empire because it provided them food, water, and fresh horses?

a)

Persian Road

b)

Country Road

c)

Royal Road

d)

Silk Road

31.
What was the religion that was practiced by Persians?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Islam
d)
Zoroastrianism
32.

What type of religion is Zoroastrianism?

a)

Monotheistic (belief in one god)

b)

Polytheistic (belief in many gods)

c)

Animistic (belief in spirits)

d)

Belief in Rationalism

33.

How did Persian rulers treat most of the people in lands that were taken into the empire?

a)

They forced the people to assimilate within the Persian culture.

b)

The Persian rulers imprisoned the citizens and sentenced many to death.

c)

They placed the citizens into slavery and worked them for the rest of their lives.

d)

They allowed them to keep their unique cultures, languages, and religions.

34.

Who was Cyrus the Great?

a)

First leader of the Persian Empire, known for being compassionate to those he conquered.

b)

Greek Historian, considered the father of History.

c)

Athenian politician and military leader who persuaded Athens to build a navy and then led it to victory over the Persians

d)

priestess who would deliver advice from the gods in the form of a riddle

35.

A governor of a province in ancient Persia

a)

Satrap

b)

Fleet

c)

Hellespont

d)

Oracle

36.

Respect for one's parents and elders.

a)

Daoism

b)

Legalism

c)

Great Wall

d)

Filial Piety

37.

What is another way of describing the Great Wall of China?

a)

13,000 mile dragon of earth and stone

b)

An ancient mud and brick wall that was used for travel

c)

A ancient fortification used to keep people out and also people in

d)

The protection of China's southern border

38.
___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
David
d)
Muhammad
39.
__________ is the belief in one god.
a)
Polytheism
b)
Monotheism
40.

In what part of the world does Judaism originate?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Northern Africa

d)

Middle East

41.

The Jewish people are awaiting an individual who will bring about world peace called the _.

a)

Buddha

b)

Messiah

c)

Guru Granth Sahib

d)

Avatar

42.

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Abraham

b)

Muhammad

c)

Moses

d)

Siddhartha Gautama

43.

What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?

a)

Nirvana

b)

reincarnation

c)

Follow the Law starting with 10 Commandments

d)

Receive good Karma

44.

What Hindu belief was rejected by the Buddha?

a)

Goodness to all people

b)

Karma

c)

Reincarnation

d)

The caste system

45.

What is a belief that was shared by Buddhism and Hinduism?

a)

There are multiple gods

b)

Belief in the caste system

c)

Reincarnation

d)

There is only one god

46.
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
a)
Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.
b)
His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.
c)
Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world.  He wanted to be a part of it.
d)
At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked.  He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
47.
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
a)
Ten Commandments
b)
Shar'ia Law
c)
The Four Noble Truths
d)
The Five Noble Truths
48.
What are Buddhists in search of?
a)
Truth
b)
Nirvana
c)
Heaven
d)
Paradise
49.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 
a)
People suffer because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction. 
b)
People suffer because they are mean. 
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school. 
d)
People suffer because they want to. 
50.
What did the Phoenicians share with other groups they met, which is important to us today?
a)
Stories and legends
b)
Maps and compasses
c)
Shipbuilding and sailing strategies
d)
the alphabet they had invented
51.
The Hebrews religion was called?
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Diaspora
52.

To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of

a)

Canaan

b)

Israel

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Egypt

53.

Match the following

a)

1.

Daoism

b)

2.

Buddhism

c)

3.

Judaism

d)

4.

Zoroastriansim

e)

5.

Confucianism

54.

Match the following writings:

a)
the Analects
1.
Confucius
b)

the Dao de Jing

2.

Laozi

c)

the Vedas

3.

Hinduism

d)

the Eightfold Path

4.

Buddhism

e)

the Torah

5.

Judaism

55.

Hinduism is ​ (a)   .

Judaism is ​ (b)   .

Confucianism is ​ (c)   .

Zoroastrianism is ​ ​ (d)   .

Daoism is ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
polytheistic
monotheistic
a philosophy
a government
56.

In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?

a)

by skill

b)

by birth

c)

by wealth

d)

by education

57.

Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?

a)

They wanted to stay pure.

b)

They shared all their goods.

c)

They had to eat a special diet.

d)

They were considered unclean.

58.

Master Oogway frequently speaks in which Chinese philosophical tradition?

a)

Daoism

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Communism

59.

Which of the following was not one of Confucius's basic relationships?

a)

Husband and Wife

b)

Father and Brother

c)

Ruler and Subject

d)

Friend and Friend

60.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.

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