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Year 7 Quiz 3

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
Confucius' ideas were put into a book called....
a)
The Analects
b)
The Quran
c)
The Bible
d)
The Buddha
3.
Where did Confucianism originate?
a)
Japan
b)
India
c)
Arabia
d)
China
4.
According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______
a)
the law.
b)
military might.
c)
a monopoly on natural resources.
d)
setting a good example.
5.
Who was Kongfuzi?
a)
A teacher whose teachings influenced the lives of millions of people
b)
Confucius
c)
Neither answer is correct.
d)
Both answers are correct.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
The woman is taking a civil service exam in China.  How does that relate to Confucianism?
a)
If she passes her family is honored as a "Confucius" household.
b)
Confucius loved tests.  She is honoring him.
c)
Confucius was a horrible test-taker.  He failed them all.
d)
Knowledge of the Confucian classics has traditionally been the basis of the state civil service exam in China.
10.
Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
11.
Confucius' main goal was to have ___________ in society.
a)
order
b)
fun
c)
happiness
d)
work
12.
Confucius said people with ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
13.
If a ruler was __________, then his people would be _________, too.
a)
good, good
b)
happy, bad
c)
strong, mad
d)
rich, thrilled
14.
Confucius had very strict ideas about how people should what?
a)
Cook their food
b)
worship 
c)
behave to develop moral character
15.
Confucius' ideas were put into a book called....
a)
The Analects
b)
The Quran
c)
The Bible
d)
The Buddha
16.

What was Confucius?

a)

a professor

b)

a worker

c)

a philosopher

d)

an artist

17.
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler would stay in power as long as he...?
a)
Obeys the priests
b)
controlled an army
c)
governed justly and truly
d)
conquered new territories
18.
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?
a)
The Mandate of Heaven
b)
The Dynastic Cycle
c)
The Heavenly Commandments
d)
The Oracle Bones
19.

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

20.

In which of the basic relationships did Confucius say both people were of equal status?

a)

Ruler and Subject

b)

Father and Son

c)

Friend and Friend

d)

Older Sibling and Younger Sibling

21.

According to Confucius, people are naturally

a)

good

b)

bad

c)

a combination of good and bad

22.

Which one of the things below was most important to Confucius?

a)

power

b)

education

c)

wealth

d)

fame

23.

What advice would Confucius give if you had a problem that you couldn't solve?

a)

Don't worry about it.

b)

Ask advice from someone older.

c)

You should feel bad. It is always your fault.

24.
Is Confucianism a religion?
a)
No
b)
Yes
25.
The 5 Key Relationships were the foundation for
a)
Daoism
b)
Suffering
c)
Nirvana
d)
a harmonious society
26.
Confucius is credited with stating  the "Golden Rule".  What is that?
a)
what goes around comes around
b)
speak no evil
c)
Honor your elders
d)
treat others as you would like to be treated.
27.
Who was Confucius?
a)
the founder of Legalism
b)
the founder of Daoism
c)
The founder of Buddhism
d)
The founder of Confucianism
28.
Confucius never wrote down his teachings, instead his ____________ wrote down his sayings after his death.
a)
Parents
b)
Teachers
c)
Students
d)
Friends
29.
Confucius lived when no dynasty controlled China. It was called "the Warring States Period."
Confucius hoped to persuade rulers to _________their ways and bring ___________ to China.
a)
move, happiness
b)
change, peace
c)
remove, slaves
d)
listen, work
30.
Confucius said people with ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
31.
Confucius said people should know their place in ___________ and _____________.
a)
family, society
b)
town, kingdom
c)
books, magazines
d)
life, death
32.
Confucius' ideas were put into a book called....
a)
The Analects
b)
The Quran
c)
The Bible
d)
The Buddha
33.
Confucius believed that if people could be taught to behave _____________ to one another, then ___________ and ___________ would return to society.
a)
properly, peace, order
b)
orderly, money, happiness
c)
righteously, ideas, people
d)
alone, people, rulers
34.
Candidates for government jobs had to pass official _______________ after Confucius' ideas took hold in government.
a)
examinations
b)
orders
c)
physicals
d)
readings
35.
Confucius had very strict ideas about how people should what?
a)
Cook their food
b)
worship 
c)
behave to develop moral character
36.
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?
a)
The Mandate of Heaven
b)
The Dynastic Cycle
c)
The Heavenly Commandments
d)
The Oracle Bones
37.
Laozi compiled his philosophy in a book we know as the ______
a)
Daoist Bible.
b)
I Ching.
c)
Daodejing.
d)
The Dao of the Way.
38.
The Dao is best described as ______
a)
the goodness in men’s hearts.
b)
the way a leader should rule.
c)
the origin of all things and the existence of all things.
d)
the opposite of Confucianism.
39.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.
40.
The yin and yang are ______
a)
the two temples of Laozi.
b)
the sun and the stars.
c)
things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.
d)
two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.
41.

Confucianism and Daoism emerged during the ______________ Period in ancient China.

a)

Peace and Harmony

b)

Important Art

c)

Warring States

d)

Mao Zedong

42.

Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Mao Zedong

43.

Daoists believe the government should _________________________ in peoples' lives.

a)

bring harmony

b)

make changes

c)

be important

d)

not interfere

44.

There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.

a)

balance

b)

zen

c)

meditation

d)

yoga

45.

Confucius and Laozi introduced belief systems to restore order after which dynasty began to fall?

a)

Qin

b)

Han

c)

Shang

d)

Zhou

46.

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

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

47.

Who is considered the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Laozi

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Mencius

48.

What is another name for Daoism?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

Legalism

49.

According to Daoism, what are the two opposite forces called?

a)

Yin and Yang

b)

Light and Dark

c)

Good and Evil

d)

Hot and Cold

50.

What is the title of the book that contains Laozi's teachings?

a)

The Analects

b)

The Art of War

c)

The Daodejing

d)

The Book of Changes

51.

What does the Daodejing teach about rulers?

a)

Rulers should enforce strict laws

b)

Rulers should interfere as little as possible

c)

Rulers should be feared

d)

Rulers should be wealthy

52.

What is the significance of the Xiangu pass in Daoist legend?

a)

It was where Laozi was born

b)

It was where Laozi wrote his teachings

c)

It was where Laozi met Confucius

d)

It was where Laozi founded Daoism

53.

What did Daoists notice about the elements of nature?

a)

They were chaotic and unpredictable

b)

They accepted their place in the world

c)

They were controlled by humans

d)

They were irrelevant to human life

54.

What is the relationship between the Daodejing and the Analects?

a)

Both contain detailed rules for rulers

b)

Both are written by Laozi

c)

Both contain specific instructions about how to rule

d)

Both are about military strategy

55.

What did Daoists believe about living in harmony?

a)

It is impossible to achieve

b)

It requires strict discipline

c)

It can be achieved by following the Dao

d)

It is only for the wealthy

56.

What is the main focus of Daoism?

a)

Military conquest

b)

Harmony with nature

c)

Economic prosperity

d)

Political power

57.

What did Daoists believe about rules?

a)

Rules are essential for harmony

b)

Rules keep people from living in harmony

c)

Rules should be strictly enforced

d)

Rules are irrelevant

58.

How did Daoism affect Chinese society?

a)

It imposed strict laws.

b)

It allowed freedom to find the Dao.

c)

It encouraged military expansion.

d)

It focused on economic growth.

59.

What was the approach of Daoists towards ruling and interference in people's lives?

a)

Strict control

b)

Minimal interference

c)

Heavy taxation

d)

Military enforcement

60.

In what way were Daoist texts used during certain dynasties?

a)

For military training

b)

For civil service examinations

c)

For agricultural development

d)

For trade negotiations

61.

Which principles of Daoism have had an impact on all aspects of Chinese culture?

a)

Yin and Yang

b)

Wealth and Power

c)

War and Peace

d)

Growth and Decline

62.

Which of the following is the foundation for all laws?

a)

Canon Law

b)

Justinian Code

c)

Roman Law

d)

Natural Law

63.

What is the significance of the Bodhi Tree in Buddhism?

a)

It is where Buddha was born

b)

It is where Buddha attained enlightenment

c)

It is where Buddha gave his first sermon

d)

It is where Buddha passed away

64.

Which of the following is a core teaching of Buddhism?

a)

The Four Noble Truths

b)

The Ten Commandments

c)

The Five Pillars

d)

The Eightfold Path

65.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Nirvana

c)

Heaven

d)

Enlightenment

66.

Laozi compiled his philosophy in a book we know as the ______

a)

Daoist Bible.

b)

The Analects

c)

Daodejing.

d)

The Dao of the Way.

67.

The Dao means _______

a)

the Center.

b)

the Middle.

c)

the Way.

d)

the Path.

68.

The yin and yang are ______

a)

the two temples of Laozi.

b)

the sun and the stars.

c)

things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.

d)

two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.

69.

Confucianism and Daoism emerged during the ______________ Period in ancient China.

a)

Peace and Harmony

b)

Important Art

c)

Warring States

d)

Mao Zedong

70.

Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius aka Kǒng Qiū

b)

Lao Tzu aka Laozi

c)

Sun Tzu aka Sunzi

d)

Mao Zedong

71.

Daoists believe the government should _________________________ in peoples' lives.

a)

bring harmony

b)

make changes

c)

be important

d)

not interfere

72.

There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.

a)

balance

b)

zen

c)

meditation

d)

yoga

73.

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

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

74.

C or D? Greatly values respect

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

75.

C or D? Much can be learned from nature: be patient like the trees and happy like fresh flowers.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

76.

C or D? Harmony can be found with stillness.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

77.

C or D? Treat others how you want to be treated.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

78.

C or D? Punishment is not required, people will learn from their own mistakes.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

79.

C or D? The Analects

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

80.

C or D? The Daodejing

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

81.

C or D? A man should be hired based on his skill not his father.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

82.

Which class is hardest to do virtually?

a)

ELA

b)

SS

c)

Science

d)

Math

83.

Which class is easiest to do virtually?

a)

ELA

b)

SS

c)

Science

d)

Math

84.

What is the main focus of Daoism?

a)

Living in harmony with the Dao

b)

The teachings of Laozi

c)

The origin of Daoism

85.

Which concept of Daoism emphasizes effortless action/non-action or the importance of going with the flow and not forcing outcomes?

a)

Dao

b)

Wu Wei

c)

Yin and Yang

d)

Ziran

86.

Which practice involves ceremonies, offerings, and prayers to connect with deities, ancestors, and the natural world?

a)

Inner Alchemy

b)

Tai Chi

c)

Qi Gong

d)

Daoist Rituals

87.

Which aspect of Chinese culture has been influenced by Daoism?

a)

Philosophical Foundation

b)

Art and Literature

c)

Medicine and Health

d)

Social Values

88.

The belief system Daoism is based off which wise person?

a)

Buddha

b)

Confucius

c)

Laozi

d)

Gandhi

89.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.
90.
The yin and yang are ______
a)
the two temples of Laozi.
b)
the sun and the stars.
c)
things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.
d)
two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.
91.
What is the most sacred writing of Daoism?
a)
Tao Te Ching
b)
Junzi
c)
Wu Wei
92.
What symbol illustrates the two-fold aspect of Daoism?
a)
Qing ming
b)
water
c)
Yin-Yang
93.
What's the name of this symbol?
a)
Moksha
b)
Yin-Yang
c)
Nirvana
d)
Eightfold Path 
94.
What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Taoism
95.

A central Daoist belief is that "the universe is a balance of ________" ?

a)

inner and outer forces

b)

all things alike

c)

opposites

d)

everyone's energies

96.
Laozi compiled his philosophy in a book we know as the ______
a)
Daoist Bible.
b)
I Ching.
c)
Daodejing.
d)
The Dao of the Way.
97.

Daoists believe the government should _________________________ in peoples' lives.

a)

bring harmony

b)

make changes

c)

be important

d)

not interfere

98.

What are the five key relationships in Confucianism?

a)

Ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older sibling and younger sibling, and friend and friend

b)

Teacher and student, mother and daughter, employer and employee, aunt and nephew, mentor and mentee

99.

Explain the concept of 'ren' in Confucianism.

a)

The virtue of benevolence, kindness, and humanity

b)

The idea of aggression and hostility

c)

The virtue of selfishness and greed

d)

The concept of individualism and independence

100.

What are the main beliefs of Daoism?

a)

Living in harmony with the Dao

b)

Seeking material wealth and success

c)

Believing in multiple gods and goddesses

d)

Following a strict set of rules and rituals

101.

How does Daoism view the concept of nature?

a)

Controlled and manipulated

b)

Chaotic and unpredictable

c)

Harmonious and interconnected system

d)

Disconnected and irrelevant

102.

What is the importance of family values in Confucianism?

a)

Family values are considered essential for maintaining social order and harmony.

b)

Family values are only important for the wealthy in Confucianism

c)

Confucianism promotes individualism over family values

d)

Family values have no importance in Confucianism

103.

How does Daoism promote simplicity in life?

a)

By encouraging materialism and accumulation of wealth

b)

By promoting a complex and rigid lifestyle

c)

By emphasizing the natural way of living, avoiding excess, and embracing the concept of wu wei (effortless action).

d)

By advocating for constant striving and effort in all aspects of life

104.

What is the role of filial piety in Confucianism?

a)

It emphasizes the virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.

b)

It encourages rebellion against authority figures

c)

It promotes individualism and independence

d)

It has no specific teachings about family relationships

105.

How does Confucianism emphasize the importance of education?

a)

Confucianism does not value education at all.

b)

Education is primarily focused on gaining wealth and power.

c)

Education is seen as a way to cultivate moral character and promote social harmony.

d)

Education is only for the elite and not for the common people.

106.

Who was the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Wu Wang

c)

Laozi

d)

Hanfeizi

107.

What was the goal of belief systems in Ancient China like Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism?

a)

peace

b)

military conquest

c)

wealth

d)

prosperity

108.

Confucius' ideas were put into to book called_______.

a)

The Quran

b)

the Bible

c)

The Analects

d)

The Buddha

109.
Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of
a)
Hinduism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
110.
What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Taoism