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Chinese Philosophies

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

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.

2.

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

3.

Which Chinese philosophy teaches respect at home and in society?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

4.

Confucius, Laozi and Hanfeizi are examples of Chinese...

a)

Gods

b)

Philosophers

c)

Prophets

d)

Emperors

5.

Which of these philosophies began in China?

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

6.

a Chinese philosophy concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Mandate of Heaven

7.

Match the following statements to the belief system they belong to.

a)

Founded by Laozi (Lao-tzu)

1.

Daoism

b)

Believed in a system of harsh laws and punishment

2.

Legalism

c)

Believed in having a sense of duty toward others, putting others first

3.

Confuscianism

d)

Meant "the Way"

4.

Daoism

e)

Emperor Qin was a follower of this philosophy

5.

Legalism

8.

Which of the following Chinese philosophies promoted filial piety?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Legalism

c)

Daoism

d)

Confucianism

9.

What Chinese philosophy says people should live in harmony with nature?

a)

Legalism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Christianity

10.

Select the three Chinese philosophies.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Mandate of Heaven

c)

Daoism

d)

Legalism

e)

Buddhism

11.

This philosophy was created with the intention of restoring order and ethical behavior in China.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Hinduism

12.

Match the following

a)

a philosophy that says people should follow “the Way” to be balanced and do things the way they should be done (like “the Force”)

1.

Daoism

b)

a philosophy that says people are naturally bad and need to be controlled with harsh punishments; Qin Dynasty

2.

Legalism

c)

the idea of respecting parents and older people

3.

filial piety

d)

a way of thinking about life and how people should behave

4.

philosophy

e)

a philosopher who encouraged people to show filial piety and be kind to all people

5.

Confucius

13.

Harmony with nature, simple life, and inner peace represent what Chinese philosophy?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Legalism

c)

Taoism

d)

Shintoism

14.

The two Chinese philosophies that stress moral values and respect for family and nature are ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   .


Choose from the below words

Confucianism

Daoism

Naturalism

Buddhism

Communism

15.

What Chinese philosophy says people should live in harmony with nature?

a)

Legalism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Confucianism

16.

Who was the most influential Daoist teacher?

a)

Buddha

b)

Han Fei Zi

c)

Laozi

d)

Confucius

17.

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

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

18.

Match the following creators of the philosophy with the philosophy

a)

Taoism

1.

Laozi

b)

Confucianism

2.

Confucius

c)

Legalism

3.

Han Fei

19.

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

20.

Laozi is a philosopher who is considered the founder of.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism/Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Confucianism

21.

Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes the importance of strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order?

a)

A) Confucianism

b)

B) Daoism

c)

C) Legalism

d)

D) Buddhism

22.

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

a)

A) Laozi

b)

B) Confucius

c)

C) Han Feizi

d)

D) Mencius

23.

Which philosophy is known for the concept of 'Wu Wei', meaning effortless action or non-action?

a)

A) Confucianism

b)

B) Daoism

c)

C) Legalism

d)

D) Mohism

24.

What is the primary focus of Confucianism in terms of social relationships?

a)

A) Harmony with nature

b)

B) Filial piety and respect for elders

c)

C) Strict adherence to laws

d)

D) Meditation and enlightenment

25.

Which Chinese philosophy is associated with the idea that humans are inherently selfish and require strong governance?

a)

A) Daoism

b)

B) Confucianism

c)

C) Legalism

d)

D) Buddhism